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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    Lauren Boebert’s extremely tight race in a safe Republican district, explainedLauren Boebert’s extremely tight race in a safe Republican district, explained
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Boebert could lose her Colorado House race. It would be a stunning upset.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    The first Gen Z member of Congress — and several other historic firstsThe first Gen Z member of Congress — and several other historic firsts
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Maxwell Frost, Maura Healey, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders are among the candidates who’ve made history.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    The Georgia Senate race is headed to a runoff. Here’s what that means.The Georgia Senate race is headed to a runoff. Here’s what that means.
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock will go head-to-head again on December 6.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    The 9 races that could decide Senate controlThe 9 races that could decide Senate control
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Georgia, Nevada, and Wisconsin are some of the closest contests in the country.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    John Fetterman wins Pennsylvania’s pivotal Senate seat for DemocratsJohn Fetterman wins Pennsylvania’s pivotal Senate seat for Democrats
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    His victory is critical for Democrats’ attempts to hang on to their majority.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    J.D. Vance’s pivot to Trumpism pays off with Ohio Senate winJ.D. Vance’s pivot to Trumpism pays off with Ohio Senate win
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Vance’s win could well push Senate Republicans further to the right.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    We won’t know all the midterm results on election night. That’s normal.We won’t know all the midterm results on election night. That’s normal.
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    As is typically the case, states with more mail-in ballots may need more time to count them.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    3 Senate races that could still surprise us3 Senate races that could still surprise us
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    The unexpectedly close contests in Iowa, Utah, and Washington, briefly explained.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    Why a Democratic Senate majority still matters ⁠— even if they lose the HouseWhy a Democratic Senate majority still matters ⁠— even if they lose the House
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    There’s one big reason Democrats need to hold the Senate.

    By Li Zhou
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    The 5 types of candidates to watch in the battle for the HouseThe 5 types of candidates to watch in the battle for the House
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    The most interesting House races include diverse GOP recruits, new progressives, and Republicans who bucked Trump.

    By Li Zhou

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