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Updated · Fox News · Sep 9
Lily Tang Williams Wins New Hampshire 2nd District GOP Primary After Raising Nearly $1.2 Million
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Sep 9

Lily Tang Williams Wins New Hampshire 2nd District GOP Primary After Raising Nearly $1.2 Million

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 9

Summary

  • Lily Tang Williams secured the Republican nomination in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, defeating three rivals to earn another shot at the seat she contested in 2024.
  • Nearly $1.2 million in fundraising gave the businesswoman a commanding financial edge over runner-up Victor Orlando, who raised about $175,000, while the other two candidates drew only tiny vote shares.
  • Tang Williams, a Chinese immigrant and former New Hampshire Libertarian Party chair, campaigned as a center-right independent voice willing to oppose President Donald Trump when she says district interests require it.
  • The western New Hampshire district is held by Rep. Maggie Goodlander, but Republicans see an opening after Tang Williams won 47% there in 2024 despite the state’s broader Democratic lean.

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How will a candidate's journey from poverty in China to a million-dollar campaign reshape the race for New Hampshire's western district?
Can unscripted town halls and a massive fundraising advantage secure victory for a returning challenger in this competitive congressional race?