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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Live results for the New Jersey primaries
    Politics

    The state was a major battleground for House races in 2018 — and is poised to be one again in 2020.

    By Li Zhou and Cameron Peters
    Politics
    The Senate goes home for July Fourth recess as states wait on coronavirus stimulusThe Senate goes home for July Fourth recess as states wait on coronavirus stimulus
    Politics

    Economists see the uncertainty as devastating for state budgets.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Who voters want to be Joe Biden’s vice president, according to the pollsWho voters want to be Joe Biden’s vice president, according to the polls
    Politics

    Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris lead recent surveys — with a likely boost from name recognition.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The House just passed a sweeping police reform billThe House just passed a sweeping police reform bill
    Politics

    It’s not expected to go anywhere in the Senate, however.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Why Senate Democrats just tanked the Republican police reform billWhy Senate Democrats just tanked the Republican police reform bill
    Politics

    They think it doesn’t go far enough.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Trump’s racist references to the coronavirus are his latest effort to stoke xenophobiaTrump’s racist references to the coronavirus are his latest effort to stoke xenophobia
    Politics

    The president’s rhetoric is seen as fueling a surge in harassment toward Asian Americans.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Live results for the June 23 primariesLive results for the June 23 primaries
    Politics

    Voters in Kentucky, New York, and Virginia are casting their ballots. There are also two runoffs in Mississippi and North Carolina.

    By Li Zhou, Cameron Peters and 2 more
    Politics
    Senate Democrats say the Republican police reform bill is “not salvageable”Senate Democrats say the Republican police reform bill is “not salvageable”
    Politics

    They’re now poised to sink the legislation during a vote on Wednesday.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    15 primary races to watch in New York15 primary races to watch in New York
    Politics

    Multiple high-profile members of Congress face tough primary challenges in New York.

    By Li Zhou, Emily Stewart and 1 more
    Politics
    3 key Virginia primary races to watch on Tuesday3 key Virginia primary races to watch on Tuesday
    Politics

    The Virginia primary sets the stage for a slew of toss-up House races this fall.

    By Li Zhou