Alicja Hagopian is a Data Correspondent at the Independent, covering UK and US politics and the upcoming elections. Alicja is particularly interested in voter behaviour, climate issues and migration. In 2024, Alicja was shortlisted for Rising Star Journalist of the Year at the HeadlineMoney awards. Alicja has previously covered finance, climate innovation, and business at publications including Citywire, AAV Magazine, BNamericas and Gotham Gazette.