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House of Delegates, District 7B
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Lauren Arikan

Candidate for House of Delegates, District 7B

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Farm and business owner
Lives in
Harford County
Campaign website
electarikan.com

Delegate since 2019 (District 7B since 2023); owner of Arikan Acres poultry and goat farm and Arikan Investments, and public relations director of Arikan Accounting and Tax.

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Photo: Official portrait — Maryland General Assembly

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Opposes restrictions on gun ownership.

    Issues | Lauren Arikan for Delegate

    Campaign website · Friends of Lauren Arikan · electarikan.com

    “She opposes restrictions on gun ownership in the state of Maryland.”
    Report

  • Supports the 287(g) program and state cooperation with ICE.

    Issues | Lauren Arikan for Delegate

    Campaign website · Friends of Lauren Arikan · electarikan.com

    “Lauren is a vocal advocate for the highly effective 287(g) program and has pressed Governor Moore to cooperate with ICE.”
    Report

  • Sponsored repeal of the handgun permit requirement.In office

    House Bill 1417, 2026 session (primary sponsor), the Maryland Constitutional Carry Act.

    Delegate Lauren Arikan: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)

    Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov

    “Public Safety - Handgun Permit Requirement - Repeal (Maryland Constitutional Carry Act)”
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  • Sponsored bill prohibiting sanctuary policies.In office

    House Bill 719, 2026 session (primary sponsor).

    Delegate Lauren Arikan: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)

    Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov

    “Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement - Prohibition Against Sanctuary Policies”
    Report

Education

  • Supports school choice and homeschooling rights.

    Issues | Lauren Arikan for Delegate

    Campaign website · Friends of Lauren Arikan · electarikan.com

    “supporting Educational Choice and Homeschool Rights!”
    Report

Health & human services

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