Sonia Eubanks Barker
Sonia Eubanks Barker | |
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Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 2017 | |
Constituency | 7th district (2017–2023) 96th district (2023–present) |
Preceded by | John Blaine |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | John |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Southern Arkansas University |
Profession | Educator Politician |
Sonia Eubanks Barker is an American politician who serves a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. Having previously represented the 7th district, she currently represents the state's 96th district.
Biography
Barker graduated with honors from Southern Arkansas University.[1] She then proceeded to work as a high school teacher in Smackover.[1]
In 2015, incumbent Democrat state representative John Blaine announced his retirement.[1] Barker announced her candidacy and ran unopposed in the Republican primary.[1] She won the November 2016 general election, after defeating Democrat Floyd Thomas, Jr. and independent candidate Glenn Glover. She took office in January 2017.[2]
Barker was re-elected to a second term in the 2018 election.[2] She is currently seeking another term in the 2020 election. She faces Democrat George Calloway Jr.[2]
Barker is married to John and they have three children.[1] They reside in Smackover. Barker is a member of the town's First Baptist Church.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Sonia Barker seeks District 7 House seat". Eldorado News. October 5, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Sonia Eubanks Barker". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
External links
- Official website
- Sonia Eubanks Barker at Arkansas House of Representatives
- Profile at Vote Smart
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