letter-spacing: .04em; https://t.co/Z7B9FUsjmo, And Van Duyne along with Texas GOP congressional candidates Wesley Hunt, August Pfluger, Tony Gonzales and Genevieve Collins banded with U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw for an Avengers-style ad with a mission to save Texas.. Van Duyne also participated in a Homeland Security Forum in January 2017 sponsored by Texas state Rep. Kyle Biedermann. .electionsectionheading { [39] The man was identified as Richard Christian Dillard, a former communications staffer for Van Duyne's 2020 House campaign.[40]. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. .race_header.libertarian { margin: 8px auto; But on Tuesday she introduced a resolution urging the U.S. House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms, Capitol Police, and Department of Justice to assist Texas authorities in returning the more than 50 Texas House members who broke quorum back to the Texas Capitol. [7] She ran against Gears in the 2004 election, and won. } 1 Madison in playoff rematch, Police: Mans car shot at as he sat in driveway in far west Denton. The former Irving mayor won a North Texas congressional seat in November. During that election cycle, she was one of 12 Texas Democrats to win seats. width: 100%; The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. .results_text { background-color: #f4f4f4; Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. max-width: 75px; background-color: #6db24f; Van Duynes supporters expect shell bring her brand of outspoken conservative fire with her to the Capitol. I strongly believe that government should be limited and that it should be focused on helping those that need it the most, she said. .leg-hnt-hide { Newsom has attacked Texas over its conservative values and laws on guns, abortion and taxes, even going so far as to put up billboards in the state promoting abortion access while running for re-election in California. .inner_percentage.Green { Beth Van Duyne at the 2017 Texas Tribune Festival. flex-wrap: wrap; Phone: (972) 966-5500 Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? [email protected] December 2, 2022 at 7:45 PM Congresswoman Van Duyne's Weekly Update Washington, D.C. - This week, I voted to block the looming rail strike. .indicate_scroll { } margin: 0px 10px; } height: 100%; margin-right: 12px; State Rep. Michelle Beckley, one of the House Democrats who is camped out in Washington, D.C., announced Tuesday that she is challenging U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, a national Democratic target. background-color: grey; PolitiFact found claimsof a Sharia court taking root in Texas to be false. Show us with your support. The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Texas State Legislature as of November 2022. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. And last month, she defeated Democrat Candace Valenzuela for control of the suburban U.S. House district. That is so ugly. .results_table { We live in a very fragile time for our nation, our families, and the future of the . https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/, See stories by Patrick Svitek | The Texas Tribune. by Patrick Svitek In the video, Beckley contrasted her commitment to the voting rights battle with Van Duynes vote earlier this year to object to the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania. .results_row { by Alex Samuels } Texas gained two U.S. House districts following the 2020 census. Van Duyne had the. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election. border-top: 1px solid #ccc; Former Irving mayor Beth Van Duyne, a Republican running for U.S. House Texas District 24, says hello to 2 yr-old Nissi Hernandez, daughter of Texas House of Representatives District 105. display: block; She was an official in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Trump administration. Thats 5.9 candidates per district, less than the 6.5 candidates per district in 2020 and 5.9 in 2018. overflow-y: auto; line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article. } letter-spacing: .03em; .electionsectionheading { juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, By John Fields The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the . background-color: #6db24f; } On the campaign trail, Van Duyne harshly criticized Gears for his oversight of a publicly funded development project on which millions in taxpayer dollars were questionably spent. box-sizing: border-box;
.placeholder {} } margin-bottom: -2px !important; } The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Beth Van Duyne Last night/this morning, my district's house representative Beth Van Duyne voted to object to the peaceful transfer of power in the presidency. width: 100%; flex-direction: column; .race_header.libertarian { Now, it's time we take much stronger action against these hostile and lethal forces. Those arent things were just making up. } In 2015, Van Duyne received national attention after the City Council, at her behest, narrowly passed a resolution supporting an anti-Sharia bill then making its way through the Texas Legislature. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, flex: 0 0 175px; .results_row td { Van Duynes first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. width: 100% "[24][25] During the campaign, she ran advertisements in which she said she would protect laws that require preexisting conditions to be covered by insurance. Proud to be Nancy Pelosi's most bitter loss.This election proved North Texans want a voice in Congress who fights for good jobs, safe cities, & better healthcare options not theanti-freedom, socialist policies Pelosi & Democrat candidates were pushing. She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. Van Duyne gained national attention in 2015 when she became fixated on the Islamic tribunal in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Texas' 24th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary). color: #888; Beckley unveiled her plans in a video filmed inside a hotel room in the nations capital, where House Democrats fled earlier this month to break quorum in protest of Republicans priority elections bill. .votebox-results-metadata-p { .election_results_text { width: 100%; width: 90%; } padding-left: 8px; font-weight: bold; display: inline-block; height: 100%; display: block; By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Democrat Michelle Beckley announces campaign against Republican Beth Van Duyne for Congress, (Bob Daemmrich / Bob Daemmrich/CapitolPressPhoto), Former Marine announces Democratic bid for 24th Congressional District, challenging Beth Van Duyne, A day after powerful thunderstorms, North Texas surveys the damage, 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home; suspect in custody, How a Texas districts reaction to school shooting fears highlights discipline concerns, Carrollton man advertised pills on social media to entice teens to buy fentanyl, feds say. overflow-y: hidden; Redistricting in Texas after the 2020 census, Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2022, The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index, United States House elections in Texas, 2022 (March 1 Democratic primaries), United States House elections in Texas, 2022 (March 1 Republican primaries), United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2022, United States House Republican Party primaries, 2022, United States House of Representatives elections, 2022, Ballot access for major and minor party candidates, Congressional incumbents not running for re-election, Cooperative of American Physicians IE Committee, Ken Carbullido, Vice President of Election Product and Technology Strategy, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Texas%27_24th_Congressional_District_election,_2022_(March_1_Republican_primary)&oldid=8895980, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Republican primary elections, U.S. House, 2022, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections, The following pledge shall be placed on the primary election ballot above the listing of candidates' names: 'I am a (insert appropriate political party) and understand that I am ineligible to vote or participate in another political party's primary election or convention during this voting year.'. .inner_percentage.Democratic { } Elizabeth Ann Van Duyne (/vndan/ van-DYNE; born November 16, 1970)[2] is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 24th congressional district. padding-bottom: 0px; Beckley would join former Marine Derrik Gay in the Democratic primary. } } overflow-x: scroll; .results_row.winner { From 2011 to 2017, Van Duyne was mayor of Irving, Texas, a Dallas suburb. .votebox-scroll-container { font-weight: normal !important; .leg-hnt-title { Beckley unveiled her plans in a video filmed inside a hotel room in the nation's capital, where House Democrats fled earlier this month to break quorum in protest of Republicans' priority . .inner_percentage.Democratic { Text for S.Res.21 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2023, and ending on February 1, 2023, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery. [24] The Atlantic has described Van Duyne as "the new face of Trumpism in Texas. margin-bottom: .75em; .race_header { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: -2px !important; background-color: #6db24f; Gears was elected mayor in 2005. .votebox { [19][20] She received Trump's endorsement in early 2020[21] and won the Republican primary on March 3, defeating four rivals with about 65% of the vote. background-color: #334aab; font-size: 16px; Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. background-color: #ccc; } background-color: #f0a236; 1st District incumbent Louie Gohmert (R) filed to run for state attorney general, while incumbents Kevin Brady (R) and Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) did not file for re-election. } But Van Duyne ousted him again and became the first woman mayor of the suburban city. And by the way, I prefer sparkling water you can bring it to 1337 LHOB in January.. The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. [11][12] She was named as a co-defendant in a defamation lawsuit initiated by Mohamed's father. .leg-hnt-district-container { padding-left: 16px; Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. .leg-hnt-flex-item { The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Six Democrats and nine Republicans filed in the 15th. } In early December, Ocasio-Cortez wrote on Twitter, Republicans like to make fun of the fact that I used to be a waitress, but we all know if they ever had to do a double theyd be the ones found crying in the walk-in fridge halfway through their first shift bc someone yelled at them for bringing seltzer when they wanted sparkling.. Van Duynes public clash with the local tribunal more than four years ago gained her fame among anti-Muslim figures and some right-wing pundits. My pledge to the people of the 24th District is that no matter whom you supported in this election, I will work tirelessly for you and your family.. Whether Van Duyne will benefit in the next few years from her vigorous defense of Trump isnt immediately clear. } .census-table-header { Its adherents call it Sharia.. } State Rep. Michelle Beckley, one of the House Democrats who is camped out in Washington, D.C., announced Tuesday that she is challenging U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, a national Democratic target. These bills aim to prevent state courts from applying foreign law. break-inside: avoid-column; } font-size: 0.9em; And she did display a preternatural ability to play one of Trump's favorite tunes . .non_result_row { .percentage_number { padding-bottom: 7px; flex: 0 0 150px; She also could become the rights answer to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who became a political celebrity and lightning rod in the 2018 Democratic freshman class. font-size: 12px; font-size: 2em; Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. } . What makes Van Duyne so formidable and such a potential threat to Democrats in the future is that she has managed to win the admiration of the Trump base while bolstering the GOPs appeal to the constituency that he repelled: suburban women. font-weight: bold; She was Mayor of Irving. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. .election_results_text { .inner_percentage.Republican { } height: 22px; font-size: 20px; If this thing passed in every state without any friction, it would have not served its purpose, he told the newspaper. For her efforts, Van Duyne was honored by the national ACT for America organization during its annual conference in Washington in 2016. This page focuses on Texas' 24th Congressional District Republican primary. } display: inline-block; A rail strike wouldn't just disrupt Christmas shopping, it would be a national security crisis. height: 50px; The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. Speaking with Van Duyne during a June 23, 2015, episode, Gaffney claimed Irving had become a hotbed, it turns out, of efforts to inculcate inside her city, well, a program that is quite at odds with our Constitution. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has attacked Texas while promoting his state in recent months as people flee his state. Beckley launched her campaign with endorsements from 30 fellow House Democrats, including caucus Chair Chris Turner and Joe Moody, whom House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, removed as speaker pro tem in retaliation for the quorum break. display: table; Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. padding-left: 0; Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection, the other being Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. In the video, Beckley contrasted her commitment to the voting rights battle with Van Duynes vote earlier this year to object to the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania. Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. One of ACTs main goals is to use its chapter network across the country to lobby state lawmakers to introduce anti-Muslim legislation, including anti-Sharia bills. [29] According to the Dallas Morning News, Van Duyne focused on public safety and the economy during the campaign. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Beckley unveiled her plans in a video set inside a hotel room in the nations capital, which House Democrats fled to earlier this month to break quorum in protest of Republicans priority elections bill. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She always stood her ground and had principles, and that will be her biggest asset in Congress.. At least 10 states have enacted some form of an anti-Sharia-inspired bill. Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. .leg-hnt-border-top { text-align: left; U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving . text-align: center; Late last month, when Trump pardoned Flynn for lying to the FBI, Van Duyne thanked the outgoing president. State Rep. Michelle Beckley, one of the House Democrats who is camped out in Washington, D.C., announced Tuesday that she is challenging U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, a national Democratic target. margin: 5px auto; Contact our sales team. One of the key players in the development project gave Gears hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign donations in his bid to keep his seat. Sharia is aset ofguiding religious principles, but anti-Muslim hate groups try to twist it into something insidious to sow fear of Islam. If Twitter is any indication, Van Duyne may still position herself to become her partys antidote to the progressive Ocasio-Cortez, though shes remained mum on formal plans for a dueling squad. font-weight: 300; 14 Aubrey's deepest-ever playoff runs ends at hands of No. font-weight: 300; Texas state Rep. Michelle Beckley on Tuesday announced that shes challenging incumbent Republican Beth Van Duyne for Congress. } Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. background: #4c4c4c; box-sizing: border-box; According to The Dallas Morning News, she was dissatisfied with how he handled a zoning case in her neighborhood and how he treated her and another constituent who tried to talk to him about it. Staff Writer [4] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. padding-bottom: 5px; Gromer Jeffers Jr., political writer. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. State Rep. Michelle Beckley, D-Carrollton, speaks with reporters at the Texas Capitol. Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+10. [26] During the campaign, Valenzuela criticized Van Duyne for holding events where she did not wear a face mask and did not socially distance, in contradiction to public health guidance at the time. Van Duyne served for two terms before stepping down in 2010. Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Beth Dellea Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Eric Lotto Joseph Sanchez. text-align: left !important; background-color: #003388; It would be a privilege to attend. padding-bottom: 3px; } width: 100%; } padding: 0.5em 1em; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. bcolombo@dentonrc.com, Stranger walks into unlocked home in Denton; resident pushes him out, Denton man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 7-year-old boy, By Juan Betancourt max-height: 580px; This made Texas' 24th the 146th most Republican district nationally.[9]. padding: 2px 0; Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, } Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. Beth Van Duyne: A Career Politician Who Failed Up To Trump's Swamp USING TAXPAYERS TO ADVANCE HER OWN CAREER Van Duyne has used her taxpayer-funded roles to advance her political career for years. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { 04 Mar 2023 02:01:35 text-align: left !important; font-size: 20px; Also during her tenure, Irving was named one of the best cities for job growth, as well as the fifth safest city in the U.S. I think one of her biggest strengths as mayor was that she had a backbone which is very rare to see in a city official, said former state Rep. Matt Rinaldi of Irving, a longtime friend of Van Duynes. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { padding-bottom: 8px; overflow-y: hidden; [23] Van Duyne opposed the Affordable Care Act, saying it "has done profound damage to the healthcare of Americans. .results_table_container { font-size: 1.25em; Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. } } background-color: #dac113; } } [6] This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.[7]. width: 100%; .leg-hnt-flex-row { margin-top: 5px; max-width: 600px; [33], Van Duyne met her former husband, Chris "Casey" Wallach, while they were attending Cornell University. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Weve seen nothing that is solving the problems at the border, where youve got loopholes that enable human traffickers and drug cartels to come in, Van Duyne said in the December 2019 interview. Ahead of the crowded March primary, Trump endorsed her congressional bid. Roy White encouraged me to stay for as much of the conference as possible so I'm planning on arriving Monday night and leaving Wednesday late afternoon.. Below was the map in use at the time of the election, enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle, compared to the map in place before the election. And shes an ardent supporter of Trump, under whom she worked as a Department of Housing and Urban Development administrator. } background-color: #6db24f; This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Three districts were likely to be won by Republicans because no Democrats filed. font-weight: 500; Throughout her campaign, Van Duyne emphasized relatability, highlighting that shes a single mother. But Beckley could have a tough race against Van Duyne, who is a former Irving. } top: -5px; 2023 FOX Television Stations, Rockwall-Heath coach resigns after school workout investigation, Strong winds leave trail of damage in North Texas, Dallas 14, 15-year-olds charged with murder, Prosper man who shot neighbor's pit bull will not face charges, One charged in Lake Worth chase that injured 13-year-old sexual assault victim, more arrests expected, New street drug 'tranq dope,' rots skin, turns humans into 'zombies', 3 children killed, 2 hurt in Italy, Texas, Biden has cancerous skin lesion removed from chest, doctor says, Severe weather video and photos from around North Texas, Suspected North Texas scented candle thieves allegedly stole $27,774 worth of items. display: none; Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. Beth Van Duyne, a former Texas mayor who stoked hysteria around an Islamic tribunal and has associated with anti-Muslim hate groups, is running for U.S. Congress. letter-spacing: .04em; .leg-hnt-toggle-text { text-align: center; [32], Van Duyne's district was competitive in the 2020 elections, but redistricting maps released by Republicans in 2021 shift the lean of her district to the right by nearly 20 points, making it non-competitive. Informally named a conservative squad the GOPs antidote to a quartet of progressive women in the U.S. House known as the squad Van Duyne said that, if elected, the GOP groups goal was to influence a Congress run by extremists.. Her votes occurred hours after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election. The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. font-size: 70%; } Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. Its changing demographics made it one of the most racially diverse battlegrounds in the state and appear more competitive. margin-bottom: 4px; position: relative; For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages: .votebox { } text-align: center; Texas House Democrat Michelle Beckley announces run against Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne. background-color: #003388; She was given the groups National Security Patriot Award. padding-top: 5px; .votebox { .results_row td:first-child { padding-left: 0.25em; document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); .non_result_row div { An amendment specifically targeting Sharia law that passed in Oklahoma was overturnedbya federal court in 2013 after it was found to be unconstitutional. There is nothing I did that was heroic., I think one of her biggest strengths as mayor was that she had a backbone which is very rare to see in a city official.. padding-top: 3px; In the runup to Election Day, she took up the presidents defense with a gusto, advocating for reopening schools and against further pandemic-related shutdowns. February 23, 2023 Van Duyne, Williams, and Luetkemeyer Lead Committee on Small Business Oversight of the Biden Administration's Harmful Regulatory Agenda She is a major racist. [30] During the campaign, approximately $7.6 million was spent on advertisements against Van Duyne and $7.9 million on advertisements against Valenzuela. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. [22], In the general election, Van Duyne faced the Democratic nominee, Candace Valenzuela, a former Carrollton-Farmers Branch school board member. display: table; width: 50px; padding: 2px 0; Ponder's season comes to a close on Hooks' double-overtime buzzer beater, No. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding-bottom: 8px; While mayor of Irving, she claimed the Muslims were going to take over the town and put in Sharia Islamic law. .inner_percentage.Republican { color: white; [9][10] Also in 2015, when Ahmed Mohamed, a 14-year-old Muslim boy, was arrested for bringing a homemade clock, which teachers thought was a bomb, to school, Van Duyne defended the school's and the Irving Police Department's actions. .non_result_row div { He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { In March 2015, at the behest of Van Duyne, the Irving City Council voted 5-4 to pass a resolution in support of an anti-Sharia bill then making its way through the Texas Legislature.
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