Wendy Davis (politician)

Wendy Davis
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 (1963-05-16) May 16, 1963 (age 61) 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

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.

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

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