Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Democratic Texas State Senator Wendy Davis is running for Congress against freshman Republican Representative Chip Roy.
In a video announcement this morning, Davis said, “I’m running for congress because people’s voices are still being silenced.”
“I’m running for our children and grandchildren so they can live and love and fight for change themselves.”
The one-time gubernatorial candidate is nationally known for her 2013 filibuster of what she called a “draconian” anti-abortion bill.
The bill, which became law has since shut down more than a dozen abortion clinics in the state.
She represented Texas district 10 from 2009 to 2015.
Davis is founder of a non-profit ‘Deeds Not Words‘ focused on engaging young women in politics.
I’m proud to announce my campaign for Congress in TX-21!
I’m running to be a voice for every Texan who feels forgotten by a broken political system. It’s time to make Washington listen — will you stand with me? ✊ >> https://t.co/Uq5mspkToE https://t.co/NFiAXGFxs7
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) July 22, 2019
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