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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Ed Markey wins his Senate primary — fending off a challenge from Joe Kennedy
    Politics

    Markey ran on his long-standing environmental policy record in a heated campaign.

    By Li Zhou
    Live results for the Massachusetts primaries
    Politics

    The Senate and House races to watch, briefly explained.

    By Li Zhou
    “It’s been a weird campaign”: The confusing Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts, explained
    Explainers

    Rep. Joe Kennedy’s challenge of Sen. Ed Markey is a face-off between two popular Massachusetts lawmakers.

    By Li Zhou
    3 winners and 4 losers from the final night of the Republican National Convention
    Politics

    A big day for Black Republicans; not much social distancing.

    By Ian Millhiser, Dylan Scott and 4 more
    Politics
    Trump’s argument about “Joe Biden’s America” is undercut by the fact that he’s in chargeTrump’s argument about “Joe Biden’s America” is undercut by the fact that he’s in charge
    Politics

    A recurring GOP talking point obscures the president’s culpability — including when it comes to police violence.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Iowa’s Joni Ernst ties her reelection prospects to Trump with speech at the RNCIowa’s Joni Ernst ties her reelection prospects to Trump with speech at the RNC
    Politics

    She’s the only vulnerable Republican senator who’s speaking in primetime at the event.

    By Li Zhou
    2 winners and 3 losers from the third night of the Republican National Convention
    Politics

    Vice President Pence did not impress. Neither did pretaped speeches.

    By Andrew Prokop, Zack Beauchamp and 2 more
    5 winners and 4 losers from the last night of the Democratic convention
    2020 Presidential Election

    Joe Biden delivered an acceptance speech laser-focused on Covid-19 and the economic recovery.

    By Ian Millhiser, Li Zhou and 7 more
    5 winners and 2 losers from night 3 of the Democratic convention
    Politics

    The night featured Barack Obama’s sharpest public remarks about Trump to date — and Kamala Harris officially becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee.

    By Dylan Matthews, Zack Beauchamp and 4 more
    Kamala Harris officially accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination and makes history
    Politics

    She’s the first Black woman and first South Asian American woman to be a VP nominee on a major-party ticket.

    By Li Zhou