Biography
Rep. Hope Duke is serving her second term in the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 12 which includes Gravette, Maysville, Sulphur Springs, Decatur, and Bella Vista in the northwest corner of the state.
For the 95th General Assembly, Rep. Duke serves on the House Education Committee and the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, and Legislative and Military Affairs. She also serves on the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.
Representative Duke graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville with a degree in Education. While working as an Agent/Executive Broker in Real Estate, she also actively served on the Gravette School Board for six years, ending in 2022.
Representative Duke resides in Gravette with her husband Grant. They have three adult children.
Term & Background
Term Served 94th General Assembly, 95th General Assembly Seniority 72 Past Service House 2023
State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.