Sonia Eubanks Barker
Sonia Eubanks Barker | |
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Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
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
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]