Lauren Arikan

Lauren Arikan is a Republican incumbent representing Maryland’s House of Delegates District 7B since 2019. She emphasizes conservative values, focusing on family rights and limited government, and has a background in small business and farming. Arikan is notable for her leadership roles, including serving as Deputy Minority Whip and holding various positions within the Women Legislators of Maryland.

Lauren C. Arikan

Born: 1984

Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland

Profession: [{“title”=>”Director of Public Relations”, “company”=>”Arikan Accounting and Tax”, “years”=>”2009-present”}, {“title”=>”Owner”, “company”=>”Arikan Investments”, “years”=>”2016-present”}, {“title”=>”Poultry and Goat Farmer”, “company”=>”Arikan Acres”, “years”=>”2014-present”}]

Education: {“institution”=>”McDaniel College”, “field_of_study”=>”English Language and Literature”, “years_attended”=>”2007-2009”}, {“institution”=>”University of Baltimore”, “field_of_study”=>”English Language and Literature”, “years_attended”=>”2007-2009”}

Prior offices: {“title”=>”Deputy Minority Whip”, “body”=>”Maryland House of Delegates”, “years”=>”2019-2021”}, {“title”=>”Secretary”, “body”=>”Women Legislators of Maryland”, “years”=>”2019”}, {“title”=>”2nd Vice-President”, “body”=>”Women Legislators of Maryland”, “years”=>”2019-2020”}, {“title”=>”1st Vice-President”, “body”=>”Women Legislators of Maryland”, “years”=>”2020-2021”}

As of: 2026-06-19