House of Delegates in Legislative District 7B, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Candace Hart — House of Delegates in Legislative District 7B, Maryland

  Candace Hart is the Democratic candidate running for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 7B. A lifelong resident of the area, her deep roots in the community inform her perspective and political goals. Hart grew up in Abingdon and is a graduate of Edgewood High School. She furthered her education at Harford Community College, where she earned degrees in Political Science and Psychology. Professionally, she has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the mortgage and title industry and is currently self-employed as a Licensed Title Producer. As a mother of two grown children and a resident of Joppa, Hart is focused on addressing the rising cost of living and serving as a dedicated advocate for the families in her district.

• Lauren Arikan — House of Delegates in Legislative District 7B, Maryland

  Lauren Arikan is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 7B in Harford County. She assumed her current office on January 11, 2023, after previously representing District 7 from 2019 to 2023. In the House of Delegates, Arikan serves on the Judiciary Committee and is a member of the Maryland House Freedom Caucus. Her background includes studies at McDaniel College and the University of Baltimore. Outside of her legislative duties, she is involved in several family businesses, including Arikan Accounting and Tax, Arikan Investments, and Arikan Acres, which operates as a poultry and goat farm. Her career reflects a blend of political service and private enterprise.