Wendy Davis (politician)

American 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
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 10th district
In office
January 9, 2009 – January 13, 2015
Preceded byKim Brimer
Succeeded byKonni Burton
Member of the Fort Worth City Council
from the 9th district
In office
May 1, 1999 – January 8, 2008
Preceded byCathy Hirt
Succeeded byJoel Burns
Personal details
Born
Wendy Jean Russell

(1963-05-16) May 16, 1963 (age 61)
West Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.
Political partyRepublican (Before 2006)
Democratic (2006–present)
Spouse(s)Jeff Davis (1987–2005)
ChildrenAmber
Dru
Alma materTarrant 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

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  1. Fikac, Peggy (October 28, 2013). "New voting law required Davis to affirm her identity". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
  2. County Clerk (January 24, 1982), Marriage Index, vol. 216, Tarrant County, Texas, p. 631{{citation}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)