Lily Qi presents ELECTED AMERICAN
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Join us on Tuesday, November 10 in Remington for a conversation with Maryland Delegate Lily Qi, author of the book ! Qi will be joined in conversation by Maryland Comproller Brooke Lierman.
About 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 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.
Elected American is available for purchase !
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. Her story and work have been featured by The Washington Post, NPR, The Wire China, FOX 5 DC, and other U.S. and international media.
Brooke Lierman is a mom, civil rights attorney, and the first woman Comptroller of the State of Maryland. After serving for eight years as a State Delegate representing part of Baltimore City, she gave up her seat to run to be our state’s elected CFO. She ran a strong grassroots campaign, campaigning relentlessly in all corners of the state to prevail in a contested primary and general election in 2022, winning with over 60% of the vote. As our Comptroller, she is focused on championing policies and pursuing partnerships that ignite economic empowerment, equity, and resilience.
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