Lily
Tang Williams
Republican nominee Lily Tang Williams challenges incumbent Maggie Goodlander in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Lily Tang Williams is the 2026 Republican nominee for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District, challenging Democratic incumbent Representative Maggie Goodlander. 315 Born in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, she earned a law degree from Fudan University in Shanghai (1985) and a master's degree in social work from the University of Texas at Austin (1991). 4 She resides in Weare, New Hampshire, where she previously served as Supervisor of the Checklist (2021–2022). 412
Before entering politics, Williams worked as a law faculty member at Fudan University, a medical social worker, and a manager and executive in telecommunications and international business. She is also listed as founder and president of AMC International Corp. and co-founder of Middle Kingdom Estates. 410 She previously chaired the Colorado Libertarian Party (2015–2016) and ran for the Colorado House in 2014 and the U.S. Senate in Colorado in 2016 before relocating to New Hampshire, where she ran for NH-02 in 2022 and 2024 before winning the Republican nomination in 2026. 4
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, New Hampshire
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Republican nominee for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District (2026); Supervisor of the Checklist, Town of Weare (prior)
- Website
- lilytangwilliams.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 20debateLive Free or Die debate between Goodlander and Williams scheduled at New England College
New England College scheduled a general election debate between Goodlander and Williams for October 20 at 7 p.m. in Henniker, NH. As of October 12, this event had not yet occurred.
2026 Live Free or Die Debates · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 19debateGreater Nashua Chamber hosts Goodlander–Williams candidate conversation
The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce scheduled a candidate conversation between Goodlander and Williams for October 19, distinct from the New England College debate announced for October 20.
Nashua Chamber to host candidate conversations · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 11newsWilliams attends Deerfield Fair alongside fellow NH GOP candidate Anthony DiLorenzo
Williams and Republican candidate Anthony DiLorenzo attended the Deerfield Fair, according to Ground News, as part of ongoing campaign outreach ahead of the November general election.
NH GOP Candidates Anthony DiLorenzo and Lily Tang Williams Attend Deerfield Fair · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsWilliams campaigns at NH Veterans Home in Tilton, discusses impeachment, Chinese land ownership, and affordability
At the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton—outside her district—Williams discussed her uncertainty about the legality of past Trump impeachment efforts, support for term limits, bans on insider trading and lobbying by former lawmakers, a balanced federal budget, and concerns about Chinese ownership of U.S. land, per the Union Leader.
Lily Tang Williams campaigns at veterans home outside her di... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsWMUR confirms Goodlander–Williams general election rematch in NH-02
WMUR reported on the confirmed 2026 general election rematch between Democratic incumbent Maggie Goodlander and Republican challenger Lily Tang Williams in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District, a repeat of their 2024 contest.
Goodlander, Tang Williams set for rematch in 2nd District - WMUR · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsWilliams campaign launches six-figure TV and digital ad buy running through Election Day
The campaign announced a six-figure ad buy across broadcast, cable, streaming, and digital platforms. Ads emphasize affordability and Williams's account of growing up in China under communism. One ad, 'Complaints Department,' targets health-care costs and ends with 'New Hampshire can't afford more Goodlander.' The expenditure amount was campaign-reported, not independently confirmed.
Lily Tang Williams Hits Airwaves With Ads On Freedom, Affordability · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsWilliams issues campaign statement vowing to 'save the American Dream' as an independent voice
In a statement published by Patch, Williams described herself as 'an independent voice for Granite Staters' and outlined her rationale for running in the NH-02 general election rematch against Goodlander.
Tang Williams: I Will Work To Save The American Dream And Be An Independent Voice For Granite Staters · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6debateNew England College announces Live Free or Die debate between Goodlander and Williams on October 20
New England College announced a general election debate scheduled for October 20 at 7 p.m. in Henniker, NH. The announcement confirmed the schedule; the debate had not yet occurred as of the announcement date.
General Election Debates: A Community Message · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsDaily Signal interview: Williams says she is running without big or corporate endorsements
In an interview with The Daily Signal, Williams said she was relying on individual donors and volunteers rather than large or corporate endorsements, and characterized opponent Goodlander as a 'deep-state insider.' These are Williams's own characterizations.
CCP Survivor Challenges AOC, Fights Against Socialism · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24pollUNH poll shows Goodlander leading Williams 56%–35% among likely voters in CD2
The University of New Hampshire Survey Center, polling September 17–21 with 702 CD2 respondents (margin of error ±3.7 points), found Goodlander ahead of Williams by 21 percentage points among likely voters.
"Pappas Opens Narrow Lead Over Sununu in New Hampshire ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 8filingWilliams wins Republican primary for NH-02 with roughly 59–65% of the vote
Williams won the Republican nomination for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District. The New Hampshire Political Report cited approximately 59% of the vote (31,357 votes), while the Boston Globe results tracker listed 65% (30,706 votes); the figures differ and certified results should be consulted for a definitive total.
THE NH POLITICAL REPORT - New Hampshire Political Report · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Stand For Health Freedom organizationAppears on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile under endorsements; no endorsement announcement date found. ivoterguide.com
- Xi Van Fleet otherCampaign press release announces Van Fleet's endorsement. Van Fleet had also endorsed Williams in 2024. lilytangwilliams.com · Sep 23, 2026
- Log Cabin Republicans PAC organizationListed in the PAC's fourth-round endorsement announcement as "Lily Tang Williams (NH-02)" and on their 2026 endorsed-candidates page. logcabin.org · Aug 4, 2026
- MAHA Action organizationGroup quoted as "proud to endorse Lily Tang Williams for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District." lilytangwilliams.com · Jul 23, 2026
- Republican Liberty Caucus organizationlilytangwilliams.com · Jul 18, 2026
- Republican Women's Caucus Fund organizationFund chair Rep. Kat Cammack quoted: "The RWCF is proud to endorse her." lilytangwilliams.com · Jul 10, 2026
- Gun Owners of America (GOA) organizationGOA endorsed Williams, quoted as saying she would oppose new gun-control laws and work to roll back laws it considers unconstitutional. lilytangwilliams.com · Jun 3, 2026
- Al Letizio, Al Fulchino, Chris Bright, Joseph Mabe, Wayne LeClair, and James Czack (six NH business and community leaders) otherlilytangwilliams.com · Apr 13, 2026
- 64 current and former Republican New Hampshire state legislators officialCampaign endorsement page gives the total but does not list the individuals in that announcement. lilytangwilliams.com · Oct 16, 2025
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.20M
- Spent
- $683K
- Cash on hand
- $646K
As of Aug 19, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2NH02260(opens in a new tab)
Sources 20
- [1] NH GOP Candidates Anthony DiLorenzo and Lily Tang Williams Attend Deerfield Fair(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Goodlander, Tang Williams set for rematch in 2nd District - WMUR(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Lily Tang Williams campaigns at veterans home outside her di...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Lily Tang Williams Hits Airwaves With Ads On Freedom, Affordability(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [5] 2026 Live Free or Die Debates(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] General Election Debates: A Community Message(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [7] Tang Williams: I Will Work To Save The American Dream And Be An Independent Voice For Granite Staters(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [8] CCP Survivor Challenges AOC, Fights Against Socialism(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [9] Lily Tang Williams - profile overview(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [10] Nashua Chamber to host candidate conversations(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [11] Voter Guide Profile for NH U.S. Rep., Dist. 2 candidate - Lily Tang ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [12] "Pappas Opens Narrow Lead Over Sununu in New Hampshire ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [13] Lily Tang Williams running in the 2026 Primary US House ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [14] THE NH POLITICAL REPORT - New Hampshire Political Report(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [15] Press Releases - Lily Tang Williams for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
- [16] Endorsements - Lily Tang Williams for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 8, 2026
- [17] Log Cabin Republicans PAC Announces Fourth Round of ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2026
- [18] Issues - Lily Tang Williams for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
- [19] Lily's Affordability Plan - Lily Tang Williams for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
- [20] 2nd Congressional District candidate Lily Tang Williams calls for balanced budget amendment, national constitutional carry in rematch(opens in a new tab) Apr 3, 2026