Delegate since 2019 and deputy majority whip. Palakovich Carr has represented District 17 in the House since 2019 and became deputy majority whip in 2024.
- Chair of Early Childhood Subcommittee and county delegation. She chairs the Ways & Means Committee’s early childhood subcommittee and leads the Montgomery County House Delegation.
- Primary sponsor of HB0415 family literacy program. Palakovich Carr introduced the bill establishing a pilot program that allows incarcerated parents to record books for their children.
- Co‑sponsor of HB0837 on career‑focused education. She co‑sponsored the act requiring high schools to inform students about vocational opportunities.
- Active in transit and women’s caucuses. She serves as secretary of the Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus and participates in the Women Legislators and Latino Caucus.
- Advocate for environmental sustainability and early education. Palakovich Carr champions climate action and equitable access to early childhood education.