
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


Contaminated food from McDonald’s, Boar’s Head, and more is making Americans sick.


It’s an erosion that’s taken place over the last decade.


Multiple Florida jails opted not to evacuate despite being in the storm’s direct trajectory.


Rampant disinformation is getting in the way of disaster response.


(And wait until you hear about Pesto the penguin.)




Musk and Republicans have embraced falsehoods that undermine the legitimacy of the election.


Concussions — and Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis — are putting a spotlight on head trauma.


Fancy plane tickets, donations, and political favors: what to know about the charges.


Concerns about evidence handling and bias in jury selection have fueled outcry.