Wendy Davis (politician)
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Wendy Russell Davis[2] (born Wendy Jean Russell;[3] May 16, 1963) is an American lawyer and politician from Fort Worth, Texas. A member of the Democratic Party, Davis represented the 10th district in the Texas Senate from 2009 to 2015. She previously served on the Fort Worth City Council.
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Member of the Texas Senate from the 10th district | |
In office January 9, 2009 – January 13, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Kim Brimer |
Succeeded by | Konni Burton |
Member of the Fort Worth City Council from the 9th district | |
In office May 1, 1999 – January 8, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Cathy Hirt |
Succeeded by | Joel Burns |
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Born | Wendy Jean Russell (1963-05-16) May 16, 1963 (age 61) West Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S. |
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Children | 2 |
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On June 25, 2013, Davis held a thirteen-hour-long filibuster to block Senate Bill 5, a measure which included more restrictive abortion regulations for Texas.[4] The filibuster played a major role in Senate Democrats' success in delaying passage of the bill beyond the midnight deadline for the end of the legislative session, though it ultimately passed in a second session. The filibuster brought Davis national attention, leading to speculation about a run for governor of Texas.[5] She subsequently ran for governor of Texas in 2014, but was defeated by Republican Party nominee Greg Abbott by 59% to 38%.[6]
On July 22, 2019, Davis announced she would run for Texas's 21st congressional district in 2020. She lost the election to Republican Chip Roy.[7]