David McClendon

David leads the data science and research team at January Advisors. You can follow him and find his full bio on LinkedIn.

Did Late Openings at Nine Polling Locations in Harris County Affect Voter Turnout?

The “blue wave” of the 2018 midterm elections crashed into Harris County last Tuesday with unprecedented voter turnout for a non-presidential election year. Countywide, voter turnout was up from 34% in 2014 to 52%, according to unofficial counts. That’s more than 520,000 additional ballots than in 2014. Yet, despite high turnout, nine polling locations failed … Read more

Evictions in Houston After Hurricane Harvey

apartment complexes getting flooded and people getting evicted after hurricane harvey

Hurricane Harvey was one of the largest storms in United States history, leading to over 100 deaths and causing an estimated $125 billion worth of damage. The City of Houston received approximately 51 inches of rain, causing widespread flooding, structural damage, and housing displacement. The storm arrived at the culmination of several years of population … Read more