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Elected American: From Red China to Blue Maryland
"Only in America can you run for office and get elected by people who can't even pronounce...
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"Only in America can you run for office and get elected by people who can't even pronounce your name."--Lily Qi
Thirty years after her solo journey to America, Chinese-born Lily Qi became a Maryland state delegate. It was a gratifying moment she did not take for granted. Qi had overcome a viral WeChat disinformation campaign from her Chinese community and was met with skepticism from the Democratic establishment before being elected.Elected American tells the inspirational story of Qi's dreams, setbacks, and achievements with candor and humility. Growing up in Mao's Shanghai, when "politics meant danger," she never imagined running for public office. However, living in America, Qi came to see political participation as a missed opportunity for immigrants. As she campaigned to energize her cultural base, Qi realized she had to teach first-time voters how to make their votes count in a system not designed for them.
As the only U.S. state legislator who lived through China's Cultural Revolution, Qi brings a rare cross-system perspective to American politics and modern-day Asian American identity. Elected American is a political memoir and an immigrant story that emphasizes that democracy doesn't wait on the sidelines--it favors those who participate.
Author: Lily Qi
Publisher: Temple University Press
Published: 07/10/2026
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781439927182
Review Citation(s):
Foreword 06/27/2026
About the Author
Lily Qi has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2019, representing Montgomery County, a suburb of Washington D.C. As a champion for economic competitiveness and cultural competency, Qi is a leading voice on immigrant integration, civic and political engagement, and the Asian American experience.
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