MD · Candidate
Candace Hart
DCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Maryland House of Delegates District 7B
Biography
Candace Hart is the Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, District 7B, in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which she faces incumbent Republican Lauren Arikan.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a lifelong Marylander and self-employed professional in the mortgage and title industry.[3]
Candace Hart earned a high school diploma from Edgewood High School and an associate degree from Harford Community College, and her career experience includes working as a business owner.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is a parent of two grown children and that her experiences as a professional and a parent shaped her decision to run.[3] Hart called affordability her top priority and said she is also focused on wage stagnation, access to healthcare, mental health services, gun violence prevention and school funding.[3] She listed endorsements from the Harford County Democratic Central Committee, the Harford Democratic Club and the Harford County NAACP Branch 7019-B.[3]
- 1.Candace Hart - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Maryland House of Delegates elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Candace Hart - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Maryland House of Delegates District 7B
Candace Hart is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 7B as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
