Lily Qi
Candidate for House of Delegates, District 15
Background
- Occupation
- State delegate
- Campaign website
- lilyqimaryland.com
Delegate for District 15 since 2019 and chair of the Maryland Legislative Asian American Caucus. Former assistant chief administrative officer in the Montgomery County Executive's office (2016–2018).
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes raising taxes amid economic uncertainty.
ReportMaryland House of Delegates District 15: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I don’t believe we should raise taxes when people are already struggling to pay their bills amid great economic uncertainty.”
Education
Supports adjusting the Blueprint to work for counties.
ReportMaryland House of Delegates District 15: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“this is not about raising new revenues or rolling back the state’s support, but about adjusting the plan to make it work for the counties”
Housing
Pledges to remove barriers to housing production.
ReportMaryland House of Delegates District 15: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I will continue working with local counties and community developers to remove barriers to housing production”
Economy & jobs
Supports removing barriers to doing business in Maryland.
ReportMaryland House of Delegates District 15: 2026 Maryland Voter GuideCandidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I have consistently championed economic growth by removing barriers to doing business in Maryland AND making strategic investments in future drivers of economic growth”
Sponsored a law on car prices listed on dealer websites.In office
HB 306 (2026), enacted as Chapter 770.
ReportDelegate Lily Qi: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Prices Listed on Dealer Websites (Jack Fitzgerald Price Transparency Act)”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored cost containment plans for electric companies.In office
HB 723 (2026).
ReportDelegate Lily Qi: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Electric Companies - Cost Containment Plans - Requirement (Securing Affordable, Valuable Investments in Next Generation Grid Solutions (SAVINGS) Act)”
Government & transparency
Sponsored open primary elections for unaffiliated voters.In office
HB 496 (2026).
ReportDelegate Lily Qi: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Election Law - Unaffiliated Voters - Open Primary Elections”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Lily Qi on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election (every county's ballot styles)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election State Candidates List
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Montgomery County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Maryland House of Delegates District 15: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
- Delegate Lily Qi: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.