Lauren C. Arikan is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 7B since January 11, 2023. She previously represented District 7 from January 9, 2019, to January 11, 2023. A resident of Abingdon, she is a business owner, farmer, and mother of four children, attending Kingdom Minded Church in Darlington, MD. Notable early political involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors for Maryland Friends of Midwives , founding Birth Circle of Baltimore , chairing Love Maryland PAC to protect parental rights and medical autonomy, and vice president of Victoria Russell Foundation . She is active in Republican women's groups and has testified against legislation infringing on family rights.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Attended McDaniel College; University of Baltimore .

Professional Experience: Director of Public Relations, Arikan Accounting and Tax ; owner of Arikan Acres poultry and goat farm ; owner, Arikan Investments .

Political Experience: Elected in 2018, defeating Democrats and a Green Party candidate with 23.3% of the vote. Serves on the House Judiciary Committee, including the Criminal Law and Procedure Subcommittee . Other roles: Workgroup to Study Shelter and Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Minors ; Women Legislators of Maryland . Sponsors bills like the Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Fund.