Beth Burkhard Gaines (born September 17, 1959) is an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 6th district from 2011 to 2016.
Gaines was born in Sacramento County, California in 1959. She attended the University of California, Irvine.
In 2011, Gaines' husband, Ted Gaines, won a special election to the California State Senate. On May 3, 2011, Gaines won a special election and became a Republican member of California State Assembly for from the 4th district. Gaines defeated Dennis Campanale with 55.6% of the votes.
Gaines' husband is Ted Gaines. They have six children.