Wendy Davis (politician)
Wendy Russell Davis[1] (born Wendy Jean Russell;[2] May 16, 1963) is an American lawyer and Democratic politician. She was born in West Warwick, Rhode Island, but was raised in Fort Worth, Texas.
Wendy Davis | |
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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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wendy Jean Russell May 16, 1963 West Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (Before 2006) Democratic (2006–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Jeff Davis (1987–2005) |
| Children | Amber Dru |
| Alma mater | Tarrant County College Texas Christian University Harvard University |
Davis represented District 10 in the Texas Senate from 2009 to 2015. She previously served on the Fort Worth City Council.
Davis ran for the office of Governor of Texas in the 2014 election but lost to Greg Abbott with 59-38 percent.
References
- Fikac, Peggy (October 28, 2013). "New voting law required Davis to affirm her identity". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- County Clerk (January 24, 1982), Marriage Index, vol. 216, Tarrant County, Texas, p. 631
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