Lauren Arikan was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018. She has been a member of the House since January 9, 2019, representing District 7, Baltimore and Harford Counties, and representing District 7B, Harford County, since January 11, 2023. She previously served as Deputy Minority Whip from 2019 to 2021. Her public service includes participation in the Work Group to Study Shelter and Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Minors, chairing the Love Maryland PAC, and serving as a board member for the Maryland Friends of Midwives. She is currently a member of the Harford County Republican Women's Club and the Maryland Federation of Republican Women.
