Lily Wu (born 1984) is an American politician and former television news anchor, currently serving as the 103rd and first Asian-American, mayor of Wichita, Kansas, since 2024. Although the position is non-partisan, and the party made no election endorsements, she is a registered voting member of the Libertarian Party.

Mayor Lily Wu was elected Mayor of Wichita, Kansas in November 2023, and was sworn in as the City of Wichita’s 103rd mayor on January 8, 2024. Mayor Lily is the first woman elected to a full term in the largest city in Kansas. She is the first Asian American mayor in the state of Kansas.

Nov 7, 2023 · Lily Wu is the Mayor of Wichita in Kansas. She assumed office on January 8, 2024. Her current term ends on January 10, 2028. Wu ran for election for Mayor of Wichita in Kansas. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023. Although mayoral elections in Wichita are nonpartisan, Wu is a registered Libertarian.

Jan 25, 2025 · Wichita Mayor Lily Wu was on the losing end of several key votes in her first year in office, and that’s unlikely to change in 2025. Her attempts to block an unpopular downtown paid parking plan ...

Mayor Lily Wu was elected Mayor of Wichita on November 7, 2023, and was sworn in as the City of Wichita’s 103rd mayor on January 8, 2024. Mayor Lily is the first woman elected to a full term in the largest city in Kansas. She is the first Asian American mayor in the state of Kansas.

Lily is the proud daughter of two working class parents, a hairstylist and a cook, who sacrificed everything to immigrate to the United States so their children might have a better future. As an 8-year-old, Lily took it upon herself to learn English quickly so she could help her family navigate their new country.

Jan 11, 2024 · When her beat was local government, Lily Wu showed up at the Wichita City Council chambers every Tuesday to report the news of the day. Now, she chairs the meetings. Wu was sworn in as mayor...

Jan 3, 2025 · Lily Wu takes the bench after being sworn in as mayor of Wichita early in 2024. Behind her are, left to right, councilmen Brandon Johnson, J.V. Johnston and Dalton Glasscock. Jaime Green The ...

Nov 8, 2023 · Political newcomer Lily Wu has ousted current Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple and will become the city’s first Asian-American mayor. Unofficial results show Wu received 58% of the vote over...

Jan 8, 2024 · WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Lily Wu made history Monday night by becoming the first Asian American elected as mayor of the City of Wichita. The 39-year-old defeated incumbent mayor, Brandon Whipple by...