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Christian Paz

Christian Paz

Senior Politics Reporter

Christian Paz is a senior politics reporter at Vox, where he covers the Democratic Party and the 2024 elections. Based in Washington, DC, he covers the political trends, issues, and movements changing America’s political parties and American identity. He has written about the future of DACA recipients and the Dream Act, the role of crime in elections, the Biden administration’s student loan cancellation policy, and the rising power of Latino voters.

He joined Vox in 2022 after reporting on national and international politics for the Atlantic’s politics, global, and ideas teams, including the role of Latino voters in the 2020 election. When he’s not dreaming of California and his hometown of Los Angeles, he can be reached via email at christian.paz@vox.com and on Twitter at @realcpaz. Have questions about the state of the Democratic Party? You can submit them to Christian, here.

Latest articles by Christian Paz

Trump’s tariffs risk destroying his winning coalitionTrump’s tariffs risk destroying his winning coalition
Donald Trump

Already distrusted on the economy, Trump’s tariffs will be a liability with the voters who put him in office.

By Christian Paz
How Wisconsin explains AmericaHow Wisconsin explains America
Politics

The two electorates that are swinging American politics.

By Christian Paz
Trump’s harshest agenda item is also his most popularTrump’s harshest agenda item is also his most popular
Immigration

Despite negative marks on the economy, Trump’s immigration policies are keeping him afloat.

By Christian Paz
Wisconsin’s supreme court election results, briefly explainedWisconsin’s supreme court election results, briefly explained
Politics

What does Tuesday’s win for Democrats mean for next year’s midterms?

By Sean Collins and Christian Paz
Why has Cory Booker been talking for more than 24 hours (and counting)?Why has Cory Booker been talking for more than 24 hours (and counting)?
Politics

The New Jersey senator is doing something many Democrats wish their party would do more of.

By Christian Paz
The Democrats’ Michelle Obama problemThe Democrats’ Michelle Obama problem
PoliticsThe Highlight

Democrats’ search for a savior is doomed. But that might be for the best.

By Christian Paz
Is this the Democrats’ Tea Party moment?Is this the Democrats’ Tea Party moment?
Politics

There are early signs that a Democratic revolt is on the horizon. But is it too early to say how it will play out?

By Christian Paz
Tren de Aragua, the gang Trump is targeting, explainedTren de Aragua, the gang Trump is targeting, explained
Politics

The administration says it has deported hundreds of members of the Venezuelan gang.

By Christian Paz
Should Democrats let the government shut down?Should Democrats let the government shut down?
Congress

The debate over a government shutdown isn’t so simple.

By Christian Paz
The Democrats’ response to Trump is splintered — but getting betterThe Democrats’ response to Trump is splintered — but getting better
Politics

In front of one of the biggest audiences they’ll get, the party seems to have a message, but is unsure how to say it.

By Christian Paz