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In New SD-10 Ad, Davis Accuses Shelton of Lying

In her latest television ad in the SD-10 race, state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, accuses state Rep. Mark Shelton, R-Fort Worth, of lying to voters about Davis' record.

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State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, accuses state Rep. Mark Shelton, R-Fort Worth, of deceiving voters in her latest television ad in the SD-10 race.

In the ad, Davis' campaign cites reports from North Texas news outlets questioning the accuracy of a Shelton ad released this month that charged Davis with supporting higher taxes and having questionable ethics.

The ad began airing Friday in the Fort Worth area, according to Davis' campaign.

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