Staff Writer padding-bottom: 5px; z-index:1; Beth Van Duyne ( Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 24th Congressional District. } The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos. The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Texas in the 2022 election cycle. } The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. While Van Duyne voted to object to the Pennsylvania results, she was the only Texan to split her vote and support certifying the Arizona results. Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. These bills aim to prevent state courts from applying foreign law. .inner_percentage { top: -5px; They were sick of all talk and no action.. The two then spent years publicly clashing at council meetings on everything from illegal immigration to the definition of apartments. } 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. } } [23] Van Duyne opposed the Affordable Care Act, saying it "has done profound damage to the healthcare of Americans. Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. Van Duyne had the. } Throughout her campaign, Van Duyne emphasized relatability, highlighting that shes a single mother. display: table; color: #888; Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. } 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. .votebox_bp_logo { This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/. Contact our sales team. Six Democrats and nine Republicans filed in the 15th. Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. [29] According to the Dallas Morning News, Van Duyne focused on public safety and the economy during the campaign. There were no districts where the same is true of Democratic candidates. top: 2px; .inner_percentage.Green { Federal and state primary competitiveness, Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022, Texas' 24th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Democratic primary), Texas' 24th Congressional District election, 2022. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. Flynn was also a keynote speakerat ACTs 2016 conference. Van Duyne stepped down from the council in 2010, and successfully ran for mayor against Gears in the 2011 election. display: inline-block; He said, You rich white people behind your pearly gates, you dont care, you dont get involved, so why should I care? Van Duyne told The Morning News. 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. The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. } .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { } font-weight: 300; font-size: 70%; This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Texas. But shell arrive in the Capitol no stranger to using a single seat of political power to staunchly push her principles, toppling established opponents or garnering national attention. She also espoused pro-police policies, stoking fear about violent criminals and the decline of Texas cities in the face of protests over racial injustice. padding-left: 10px; display: inline; } display: flex; 8 Ponder upsets No. background-color: green; background-color: #003388; background-color: #334aab; } } .census-table-source { Syed said he hopes Van Duyne will focus on her constituents needs instead of ostracizing Muslim Americans. During that election cycle, she was one of 12 Texas Democrats to win seats. The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. 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. height: 56px; padding-left: 0; She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. font-size: 110%; .results_table_container { } 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. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. text-align: center; [27] Van Duyne called Valenzuela a "coward" for not campaigning in person amid the pandemic. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Van Duyne also participated in a Homeland Security Forum in January 2017 sponsored by Texas state Rep. Kyle Biedermann. color: #0645ad; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Invalid password or account does not exist. My name is Beth Van Duyne and I'm running for Congress because I know the people of the 24th District deserve to have a strong, principled voice in Congress. 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. That same year, Van Duyne defended the arrest of teenager Ahmed Mohamed who was detained after bringing a homemade clock to his Irving high school that was mistaken for a bomb. She then launched a campaign against Gears for the mayoral post. margin-bottom: 4px; 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. border-radius: 50%; background-color: #6db24f; background-color: #db0000; background-color: #6db24f; } [16], In February 2017, Van Duyne announced she would not seek a third term as mayor. padding-bottom: 8px; text-align: center; 14 Aubrey's deepest-ever playoff runs ends at hands of No. width: 100%; Van Duyne is the representative for Texas 's 24 th congressional district ( view map ) and is a Republican. Van Duyne used the opportunity to urge lawmakers to investigate the tribunal, according to The Dallas Morning News. Her votes occurred hours after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. While that anti-Sharia bill in Texas died, a similar law passed in 2017. position: relative; position: absolute; background-color: #003388; "[14][15] The entire suit was eventually dismissed by the judge, who ruled the plaintiffs had failed to prove officials discriminated against Mohamed. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Staff Writer } .race_header { margin-top: 16px; clear: both; .results_row td { Early in her bid for a North Texas congressional seat, Beth Van Duyne went on Fox & Friends with three other Republican women to take aim at the brand of liberalism they planned to fight in Washington, D.C. letter-spacing: .04em; display: flex; .inner_percentage.Republican { Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. .census-table-header { padding-left: 16px; height: 50px; [3] A member of the Republican Party, she was mayor of Irving from 2011 to 2017. font-weight: bold; Texas gained two U.S. House districts following the 2020 census. background-color: #6db24f; } color: #888; Van Duynes appearance at the ACT event appears to have been facilitated through Michael Flynn, President Donald Trumps former national security adviser, according to emails that Hatewatch obtained. .race_header.green { Her co-panelists included Nonie Darwish and Chris Gaubatz, two figures known for their anti-Muslim rhetoric. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has attacked Texas while promoting his state in recent months as people flee his state. Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell } document.getElementById('leg-hnt-toggle640341cb7da21').addEventListener('click', event => { Weve got drug cartels that are doing business in our street. The very fabric of our nation is under attack, and Im running for Congress to save it.. Morning brief: Is Denton's tiny home plan a teardown? .non_result_row th { Comments, suggestions or tips? width: 100%; [38], In February 2021, a man committed suicide by firearm outside of Van Duyne's home in Irving. Two members of the U.S. House filed to run for re-election in a different district than the one represented before redistricting: Lloyd Doggett (D) filed in the new 37th District, while Vicente Gonzalez (D) filed in the 34th District seat held by retiring Rep. Filemon Vela (D). display: inline-block; } .non_result_row div { Source. But Beckley could have a tough race against Van Duyne, who is a former Irving mayor and a former Donald Trump appointee as a regional director at the Housing Department. This was the same number as 2012, the previous post-redistricting cycle, and 2020. font-size: 12px; display: block; .census-table-container { . }); Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom Meet Beth Van Duyne, bigot and Republican candidate (Original post) 1. Since 2010, more than 200 model anti-Sharia law bills have been introducedin statehouses across more than 40 states. padding-left: 8px; July 20, 20219 AM Central. The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Texas State Legislature as of November 2022. width: 100%;

. flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 0; Van Duyne was frequently on the losing end of council votes, but her conservative stances, steadfast convictions and watchdog mentality won her fervent supporters. "Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me," Beckley says. margin: 0; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. [5] They have two children,[37] and divorced in 2012 after being married for 17 years. justify-content: center; display: block; 0 views, 0 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne: America's Fentanyl crisis is a deliberate attack being waged by the CCP and Mexican drug. Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says in the video. But Beckley could have a tough race against Van Duyne, who is a former Irving. 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. 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. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census. .votebox-scroll-container { On Aug. 5, Van Duyne stepped down as the Fort Worth regional director of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a post she had held since 2017. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { And by the way, I prefer sparkling water you can bring it to 1337 LHOB in January.. .votebox { 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. .leg-hnt-title { box-sizing: border-box; } .results_table_container { letter-spacing: .03em; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Gay, 36, spent 13 years in the Marine Corps as an intelligence officer before being medically discharged last year and said the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol was a call to action. He cited the riots and ongoing GOP-led efforts to impose voting restrictions in several states as the major impetus behind his campaign. border: 1px solid black !important; .census-table-widget { Van Duyne, also a former server, had a response. Six districts were open, meaning no incumbent filed to run. } top: -5px; } She assumed office on January 3, 2021. She was Mayor of Irving. margin-bottom: .75em; Beth has my Full Endorsement for Congress! Trump tweeted. As the Brennan Center for Justice notes, For decades, American courts have applied foreign law as long as it does not violate U.S. public policy.. This year, 223 candidates filed to run for Texas 38 U.S. House districts, including 143 Republicans, 79 Democrats, and one independent candidate. } The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. } .votebox-scroll-container { To be sure, Van Duyne will be a freshman member of the chambers minority party when she is sworn in next month. color: #888; .leg-hnt-flex-column { In the lead-up to Nov. 3, the elections handicapper Sabatos Crystal Ball argued the district leaned Democratic. width: 350px; [8], In 2015, following an article by Breitbart News that made a false allegation that a court in the DallasFort Worth metroplex followed sharia law, Van Duyne pushed for a vote on a resolution in the Irving City Council that expressed support of a bill in the Texas Legislature seeking to ban sharia law. font-weight: 100; width: 90%; .race_header.republican { if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .leg-hnt-container { height: 56px; font-size: 0.9em; California Gov. background-color: #ccf; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { 206 comments 87% Upvoted This thread is archived } } Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. As Mayor of Irving, Van Duyne's high-profile endorsement of President Trump made her one of the nation's only big city mayors to endorse him. A rail strike wouldn't just disrupt Christmas shopping, it would be a national security crisis. She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { He originally is from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Gaffney, the founder and executive chairman of the Center for Security Policy, is well-known for engaging in anti-Muslim conspiracy theories. .leg-hnt-district-number { } That is so ugly. Ahead of the crowded March primary, Trump endorsed her congressional bid. width: 100% !important; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. .votebox { margin-right: 12px; background-color: #6db24f; by Alex Samuels Im ccing Roy White [then-head of an ACT chapter in Texas] in case there are any questions you might have and I would ask you to seriously consider joining us this September at out [sic] Annual Convention in WDCRoy can get you more detailsbut I am certain, [ACT founder] Brigitte Gabriel would be honored for you to speak., The Dallas Morning News reportedthat Flynn met with Van Duyne on Aug. 10, 2016, before speaking at an event the Dallas chapter of ACT for America organized. background-color: #f4f4f4; Beth is incredibly brave, Flynn said. padding-top: 8px; padding-left: 16px; top: 0px; } letter-spacing: 0.03em; font-size: 2em; Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. margin-right: 10px; line-height: 1.5em; } .results_row.winner { Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. She was accused of fear mongering after referring to Mohameds clock as a hoax bomb, which contradicted the conclusions of Irving police. } Information below was calculated on Jan. 27, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time. .inner_percentage { float: left; .indicate_scroll { font-style: italic; The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. .leg-hnt-flex-item { While Van Duyne voted to object to the Pennsylvania results, she was the only Texan to split her vote and support certifying the Arizona results. After the conservative squad appeared on Fox & Friends last year, Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar said in a tweet that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery., Van Duyne responded: Socialism is the severest form of treachery., Socialism is the severest form of treachery. "[28], On November 3, Van Duyne defeated Valenzuela, 48.8% to 47.5%, even as Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden carried the district by 5 points. People talk about, Oh youre so brave, Van Duyne said during a 2015 speaking engagement, according to The Morning News. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { background-color: #f9d334; position: relative; For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages: .votebox { It would be a privilege to attend. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. height: 100%; } } Texas Party Control: 1992-2022 left: 0px; .votebox_bp_logo { vertical-align: middle; .outer_percentage { .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } font-size: 12px; column-count: auto; I strongly believe that government should be limited and that it should be focused on helping those that need it the most, she said. break-inside: avoid-column; text-align: left !important; margin-top: 16px; Flynn was later named Trumps national security adviser, though his tenure lasted about a month and he eventually pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with the Russian ambassador. Vote for her for anything., Shortly after Donald Trump won the election, Van Duyne and Flynn were spotted together at Trump Tower in New York City. 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.. Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. shattering a previous record broken in 2004, which contradicted the conclusions of Irving police. display: block; left: 0px; .non_result_row { Texas House Democrat Michelle Beckley announces run against Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne. [5] Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress 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. max-width: 600px; .votebox-results-metadata { She was given the groups National Security Patriot Award. text-align: center; .results_text { Dallas District Office Coming Soon. .inner_percentage.Democratic { 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. text-align: center; 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.. 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. We live in bizarre and profoundly disturbing times where our nation is run by an administration who empowers drug . Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. Months later, as Van Duynes term as mayor was ending, her next move was announced: The Trump administration tapped her to be a regional U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regional administrator. } The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. background-color: #db0000; background-color: #D9D9D9; A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. [8] In May 2017, President Donald Trump appointed Van Duyne as a regional administrator for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), overseeing Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Arkansas. overflow-y: hidden; Beth Van Duyne has spent the past seven months spreading Donald Trumps big lie and undermining our fair and free elections. } font-weight: 100; He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. } padding-left: 0; } She is a very strong-willed, strategic, no-nonsense executive, said Dallas County GOP Chair Rodney Anderson. column-gap: 1em; } The Republican woman is running a campaign calling for local law enforcement to work closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportations. A war is being waged against us and we're losing 10s of thousands of lives. Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. } [email protected], 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 margin-top: 0px; margin-top: 1em; A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. [email protected], Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, By John Fields Even her detractors are cautiously optimistic about her political future. border: 1px solid #aaa; } In April, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee deemed it one of 22 battleground districts for the 2022 midterm elections. [11][12] She was named as a co-defendant in a defamation lawsuit initiated by Mohamed's father. 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. padding-left: 0; That is why Trump gave her a job. } display: inline; From 2011 to 2017, Van Duyne was mayor of Irving, Texas, a Dallas suburb. 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. .census-table-race-disclaimer { } If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state. overflow-y: hidden; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Now, it's time we take much stronger action against these hostile and lethal forces. width: 100%; She is a major racist. Van Duyne was born in upstate New York and lived in Amsterdam, New York, until she was seven years old and later lived in Cooperstown. If they wont go back home to do the work for the people, Im proud to do my part to send them back.. She always stood her ground and had principles, and that will be her biggest asset in Congress.. 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. .race_header.libertarian { The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the . .race_header.republican { 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. 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Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. width: 100%; } padding-left: 0; Its changing demographics made it one of the most racially diverse battlegrounds in the state and appear more competitive. font-size: 20px; padding-top: 8px; width: 100%; font-size: 1.25em; A month after Trumps election, ACT braggedabouthaving a direct line to the White House. She has served since Jan 3, 2021. font-size: 12px; Shes well educated, highly experienced and whether she chooses to brand herself in that manner, it will be done in a way that represents her district in the best manner possible.. width: 100% Texas utilizes an open primary system. .census-table-section-header { background-color: #ccc; margin: 8px auto; Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election. [5] She defeated Gears in a rematch in 2014. She was an official in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Trump administration. Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. [6] This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.[7]. } Flynn previously was an adviser to ACTs board of directors.
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