Chinese-Born Republican Candidate Takes Another Swing At Winning Key House Seat

American political activist and entrepreneur Lily Tang Williams, who immigrated to the U.S. from China, said Wednesday that she intends to make another bid as a Republican candidate for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District seat in 2026.

Williams announced her candidacy in a post on X, stating that she is “ready to fight for the people in 2026.” Notably, Williams lost the Republican primary for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District seat in 2022, and later won the GOP nomination in 2024, but lost the general election to Democratic New Hampshire Rep. Maggie Goodlander, who secured 53% of the vote to Williams’ 47%.

“I am living the American dream,” Williams wrote in the social media post. “I have experienced firsthand the transformative power of freedom, opportunity, and hard work, which is why I am an ideal congressional candidate for the people of the 2nd district.”

“I want to be at the forefront of a movement to help bring forth a new renaissance to the country I love and serve with integrity, honesty and transparency,” Williams stated in the social media post. “It will be an honor of a lifetime to represent the people in New Hampshire’s 2nd District which has welcomed me with open arms.”