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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Mitch McConnell says he’s open to stimulus during lame duck — but there are a lot of wild cardsMitch McConnell says he’s open to stimulus during lame duck — but there are a lot of wild cards
    Politics

    It’s still very unclear whether a stimulus deal can actually come together during a lame-duck session.

    By Li Zhou
    Live results: Biden wins Wisconsin
    Politics

    Joe Biden has won the presidential race in Wisconsin by a thin margin.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville flips Alabama Senate seat back to RepublicansFormer Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville flips Alabama Senate seat back to Republicans
    Politics

    Tuberville defeated Sen. Doug Jones, who was widely viewed as one of the most vulnerable Democrats this cycle.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Attention has faded on the more than 20 sexual misconduct allegations against TrumpAttention has faded on the more than 20 sexual misconduct allegations against Trump
    Politics

    Former model Amy Dorris is among the more than 20 women who have raised sexual misconduct allegations against the president.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Asian Americans are seeing unprecedented outreach — but campaigns could still do betterAsian Americans are seeing unprecedented outreach — but campaigns could still do better
    Politics

    “Ignore us at your peril.”

    By Li Zhou
    8 lessons from the voters who could decide the 2020 election
    Features

    Vox talked to dozens of voters ahead of the 2020 election. Here’s what we learned.

    By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 2 more
    Young Latinx voters could be the ones who finally flip Arizona
    Politics

    “This is a chance for us to say, ‘Not in our state. We’re not letting this happen anymore.’”

    By Li Zhou
    Exclusive: Biden leads Trump by 12 points in a national UT Dallas poll
    Politics

    The survey also finds that more stimulus is respondents’ top priority for a new Congress.

    By Christina Animashaun and Li Zhou
    Why Mitch McConnell has a grip on Kentucky
    The stakes of the Senate, explained

    Democrats face an uphill contest in the conservative state.

    By Li Zhou
    Amy Coney Barrett has officially been confirmed as a Supreme Court justice
    Politics

    Barrett’s confirmation solidifies a 6-3 conservative majority on the high court.

    By Li Zhou