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1/ NEW: Former Texas state Sen. @wendydavis is running for Congress.
She is challenging U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, a freshman Republican from Austin.
"I'm running for Congress because people's voices are still being silenced." #tx2020 bit.ly/2XXSnB1
She is challenging U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, a freshman Republican from Austin.
"I'm running for Congress because people's voices are still being silenced." #tx2020 bit.ly/2XXSnB1
2/ The potential matchup is likely to be among the most polarizing races the state has seen in recent years.
Davis is a fierce advocate for abortion rights.
Roy has built his reputation in his first six months in Congress as a conservative firebrand.
bit.ly/2XXSnB1
Davis is a fierce advocate for abortion rights.
Roy has built his reputation in his first six months in Congress as a conservative firebrand.
bit.ly/2XXSnB1
3/ Davis began her political career on the Fort Worth City Council, where she spent 9 years before she was elected to the Texas Senate in 2008.
4/ You may have heard of Davis. She gained national attention for her day-long filibuster of an anti-abortion bill in 2013.
The ordeal drew headlines — and a national audience.
More than 180,000 people tuned in to watch via livestream. bit.ly/2LAwNvL
The ordeal drew headlines — and a national audience.
More than 180,000 people tuned in to watch via livestream. bit.ly/2LAwNvL
5/ U.S. Rep. Chip Roy is a former senior staffer to multiple top Texas Republicans — including U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
Roy has built his reputation in his first 6 months in Congress as a conservative firebrand. bit.ly/2XXSnB1
Roy has built his reputation in his first 6 months in Congress as a conservative firebrand. bit.ly/2XXSnB1
