Meet Andie
I’ve lived, worked, and studied in a lot of different places, and one lesson has followed me everywhere: no matter where you go, most people are just trying to make it in this world. We want to provide for our families, find some stability, and give our children a fair chance at something better.
That belief is rooted in my own family. I’m the daughter of immigrants who built a life in America through determination and hard work. My father survived extraordinary hardship in China before coming to the United States, learning English and a trade, and eventually opening his own restaurant. My mother brought that same resilience to our family. Together, they taught my sister and me to work hard, recognize opportunity, and understand how much a solid foundation can change the course of a person’s life.
My husband’s job brought us to District 12, and it didn’t take long for this community to feel like home. I love running into people I know at the store, the way neighbors look out for one another, and the Piney Woods that have become one of my favorite parts of life here. When I’m not working as a French translator or involved in the campaign, I’m usually reading or spending time with my husband and our two big rescue dogs.
Politics was never something I expected to pursue. I became involved after the 2016 election, joining my local Democratic organization and later serving as its president and treasurer. I organized rallies and community events while also traveling back and forth to care for my father during his battle with cancer.
Over time, I became increasingly concerned about how difficult everyday life has become for so many people. Families are working hard and still struggling to make ends meet. Good jobs feel less secure. Parents worry about their children’s education, healthcare, and whether the next generation will have the same opportunities they did.
Eventually, I realized I was doing what so many of us do: assuming someone else would take on the responsibility. Hoping for change wasn’t enough. I had to be willing to do the work myself.
That is why I decided to run.
I’m not a career politician. I’m an ordinary citizen who believes government should include people who understand ordinary life because they are living it too. If elected, I would also have the honor of becoming the first woman and only the second person of color to represent this seat.
More than anything, I want District 12 to have a representative who will listen, study the issues, read the fine print, and remember who public office is meant to serve. I want to be that representative, and I want you to know that your voice matters to me—not just as a voter, but as a neighbor.
