Lindy Li was born in Chengdu, China, and moved with her family to the United States when she was five years old. She grew up in Malvern, Pennsylvania, and attended Agnes Irwin School, a private girls’ prep school, graduating in 2008.
Li then went on to Princeton University, where she was elected class president at age 17. She holds a degree in Philosophy and graduated in 2012.
While at Princeton, she was a prominent figure, starting the “Do It In the Dark” campaign, which encouraged students to reduce their carbon footprint, and also wrote her senior thesis on the ethics of climate change legislation.
Political Career
Lindy Li’s political career began early, and she became known as a progressive voice within her community.
- 2016: At just 24 years old, Lindy Li became the youngest female Congressional candidate in U.S. history when she ran for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 7th district. She eventually transferred her candidacy to the 6th district but withdrew after failing to meet signature requirements for the primary.
- 2018: Li ran for Congress again, competing in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 5th district, but she did not win. The seat was claimed by Mary Gay Scanlon.
- 2020: Li became a political commentator, frequently appearing on NBC News and MSNBC. She also hosted a weekly TV series, Listening with Lindy Li, which aired on cable in Philadelphia. During the 2020 elections, she became involved with Al Jazeera and appeared in Fox News’s documentary “My Socialism Nightmare”.
She was also part of the Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign, serving on the Asian American outreach team. Li was involved in several high-profile debates, including one with Linda Sarsour on Al Jazeera after the Super Tuesday primaries.
- 2020 Democratic Primary: Li made waves when she publicly stated that she would not vote for Bernie Sanders if he became the Democratic nominee, which caused a stir among some progressive circles.
- Other Roles: She served as Treasurer for the Pennsylvania Young Democrats from 2017 to 2020. However, she resigned from the post due to conflicts with other leaders over her public criticism of Bernie Sanders and his supporters.
Personal Life
- Family: Lindy Li’s father is a real estate agent. She has a younger brother, Jeffrey.
- Relationship Status: Li is currently single, and there are no known public relationships.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Lindy Li’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million to $5 million. Most of her income comes from her work as a political commentator, campaign advisor, and her time spent running for office.
