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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Former Politics and Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Li Zhou

    Politics
    Gov. Steve Bullock just made the Montana Senate race competitive for DemocratsGov. Steve Bullock just made the Montana Senate race competitive for Democrats
    Politics

    Bullock could help Democrats expand their Senate map this fall.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Here’s what happens to delegates after their candidates drop outHere’s what happens to delegates after their candidates drop out
    Politics

    The answer is a little different depending on the type of delegate.

    By Li Zhou
    Why women are feeling so defeated after Elizabeth Warren’s loss
    Explainers

    It’s important to reckon with the role sexism played in the 2020 Democratic primary.

    By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
    California primary live results
    Politics

    Voters cast their ballots in the presidential primary and a slew of contentious House races.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    The Alabama Republican Senate runoff is bad news for Jeff SessionsThe Alabama Republican Senate runoff is bad news for Jeff Sessions
    Politics

    The state’s former senator couldn’t win the primary outright — and got picked on by Trump for the outcome.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    This North Carolina Democrat will try to unseat Thom Tillis this fallThis North Carolina Democrat will try to unseat Thom Tillis this fall
    Politics

    The state is one of Democrats’ biggest targets come November.

    By Li Zhou
    7 key House primaries to watch on Super Tuesday
    Politics

    California and Texas both have important House primaries happening on Tuesday.

    By Nicole Narea, Cameron Peters and 1 more
    Politics
    Virginia’s turnout this year was nearly double what it was in 2016Virginia’s turnout this year was nearly double what it was in 2016
    Politics

    It’s the latest state to see a surge in turnout during the primary.

    By Li Zhou
    3 key Senate primaries to watch on Super Tuesday
    Politics

    Alabama, North Carolina, and Texas all have contentious races.

    By Li Zhou
    Politics
    Virginia and North Carolina exit polls highlight Joe Biden’s strength with black votersVirginia and North Carolina exit polls highlight Joe Biden’s strength with black voters
    Politics

    Early data suggests that Bernie Sanders is struggling to expand his base among black voters.

    By Li Zhou and Cameron Peters