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Li Zhou

Li Zhou

Politics and Policy Reporter

Li Zhou is a politics reporter at Vox where she covers Congress and elections. Previously, she was a tech policy reporter at Politico and an editorial fellow at the Atlantic.

Li has covered politics for seven years, with a focus on the impact of different social policies including the American Rescue Plan and the CARES Act. She’s written on the rise of progressive power in the House, the relationship between Democrats and activists, and the intersection of Asian American identity and politics.

Her favorite coffee spot on the Hill is Cups, though Dunkin comes in a close second. Have questions about what’s up in Congress or the latest on the midterms? You can submit them here.

Latest articles by Li Zhou

The House will have its first openly trans member next year. The GOP is already attacking her.The House will have its first openly trans member next year. The GOP is already attacking her.
Politics

A new bathroom rule only adds to the party’s anti-trans broadsides.

By Li Zhou
Trump wants a big expansion in fossil fuel production. Can he do that?Trump wants a big expansion in fossil fuel production. Can he do that?
Trump 2.0, explained

He’ll have key levers he can use, but he faces limitations, too.

By Li Zhou
The future of same-sex marriage under a second Trump administration, explainedThe future of same-sex marriage under a second Trump administration, explained
Trump 2.0, explained

There are key protections for same-sex marriage. Some LGBTQ couples are worried they could be rolled back.

By Li Zhou
Trump is staffing up his White House with loyalistsTrump is staffing up his White House with loyalists
Trump 2.0, explained

His second term picks include staunch allies, immigration hardliners and national security hawks.

By Li Zhou
Can Trump run again in 2028? Here’s what you need to know.Can Trump run again in 2028? Here’s what you need to know.
Explain It to Me

Here’s what to know about the 22nd Amendment.

By Li Zhou
Conspiracy theories are spreading about Trump’s win. They’re false.Conspiracy theories are spreading about Trump’s win. They’re false.
Politics

The misinformation that’s proliferating rests on faulty assumptions.

By Li Zhou
The serious implications of a Republican SenateThe serious implications of a Republican Senate
2024 Elections

GOP lawmakers will have a pivotal say over judges — and policy priorities.

By Li Zhou
When we'll know the next president — and your other biggest election questions, answeredWhen we'll know the next president — and your other biggest election questions, answered
Politics

The races that matter, when the polls close, and more, explained.

By Li Zhou
How safe is your vote from manipulation?How safe is your vote from manipulation?
Politics

Some election deniers are now election officials. That has caused concern.

By Li Zhou
Could Republicans really lose a Senate race in Nebraska?Could Republicans really lose a Senate race in Nebraska?
Politics

Independent Dan Osborn is closing in on the GOP incumbent.

By Li Zhou