Davis prefaces her support for public education and veterans' benefits with a chronicle of her rise from poverty to her graduation from Harvard Law School, all amid shots of the Texas countryside. The four-minute advertisement is the first from Davis, a Democrat, who announced she would run for governor of Texas last week, a position held by Republicans since 1995.
Wendy Davis's Advertising Campaign Begins
Fortify your mind! Join the Prospect today
Support The American Prospect's independent, nonprofit journalism by becoming a member today. You will stay engaged with the best and brightest political and public policy reporting and analyses, and help keep this website free from paywalls and open for all to read. Our membership levels offer a range of perks including an opt-in to receive the print magazine by mail.