She is a member of the Democratic Party who currently serves in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 17 in Montgomery County.

[2] She also co-founded a political technology startup, Victory Guide, that helps candidates run for local office.

During her two terms, Palakovich Carr sponsored successful legislation to make Rockville a sanctuary city,[6] ban smoking in outdoor dining areas,[7] strengthen the city's animal cruelty laws,[8] and create a water conservation program for seniors and low-income families.

In 2016, she was recognized as a Leading Woman by the Annapolis Daily Record[9] for her community involvement and professional accomplishments.

Had she lost the Democratic primary, she would have been eligible to run for re-election on the Rockville City Council.

[20] In December 2019, Palakovich Carr attended and spoke at a rally in Gaithersburg, Maryland supporting the first impeachment of Donald Trump.

[32] She also introduced legislation to allow counties to impose progressive income taxes on a bracket basis,[33][34] which passed[35] but was vetoed by Governor Hogan on May 28, 2021.

[36] The General Assembly voted to override the governor's veto during the 2021 special legislative session.