Wendy Davis Announces She’s Running For Governor

Texas State Senator Wendy Davis, famous for her 12-hour filibuster attempt against an anti-abortion rights bill, speaks at a fundraiser, Thursday, July 25, 2013, in Washington.
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Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis (D) formally jumped into the Texas gubernatorial race Thursday afternoon.

Davis made the announcement at a campaign event in Haltom City, Texas.

“I am proud to announce my candidacy to be the 48th governor of this great state,” Davis said. 

Davis’s announcement was effectively a formality after news broke roughly a week earlier that she planned to jump into the race. Davis faces Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott (R).

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