Eileen Wang
American politician
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Eileen Wang (born 1967 or 1968) is a Chinese-American politician who served as mayor of Arcadia, California from February 3 to May 11, 2026, when she resigned from office after pleading guilty to acting as a foreign agent for the People's Republic of China. She changed her long standing political affiliation from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party in 2022.
1967 or 1968 (age 58–59)
Eileen Wang | |
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| Mayor of Arcadia | |
| In office February 3, 2026 – May 11, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Sharon Kwan |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Arcadia City Council from the 3rd district | |
| In office December 6, 2022 – May 11, 2026 | |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eileen Wang 1967 or 1968 (age 58–59) |
| Party | Democratic (since 2022) |
Other political affiliations | Republican (before 2022) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
Wang was born in China in either 1967 or 1968.[1][2] Wang's father was a physician, who later worked at the University of Southern California, while her mother was an acupuncture doctor.[3] She moved to Arcadia in the early 2000s.[1]
Career
Wang was an educator and community leader who worked with local groups including the Arcadia Lions Club and the Arcadia Association of Realtors.[4]
Politics
On December 6, 2022, she was sworn in to the Arcadia city council, representing the 3rd district.[4] She switched parties in 2022.[5] In December 2024, Wang stated that she usually voted Republican in the past, but instead supported Kamala Harris during the 2024 election.[1]
On February 13, 2026, Wang was sworn in as mayor of Arcadia, succeeding outgoing mayor Sharon Kwan.[6]
Resignation
On May 11, 2026, Wang resigned as mayor of Arcadia.[7][3] That day, a federal plea agreement was unsealed, revealing that Wang had been criminally charged with and agreed to plead guilty to "one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent" of China under 18 U.S.C. § 951.[8][9][10][11] She faces a maximum sentence of ten years in prison for the felony count.[3][12]
Personal life
Wang has two sons.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Eileen Wang | 1,236 | 64.21% | |
| Nonpartisan | Sheng Chang | 689 | 35.79% | |