letter-spacing: 0.03em; } As mayor, Van Duyne infamously sought an investigation of a group of Muslim imams in North Texas after she latched on to internet rumors falsely accusing them of bypassing American courts when settling disputes among members of their community. font-size: 16px; height: 22px; margin: 0px 10px; Even her detractors are cautiously optimistic about her political future. font-weight: 300; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { 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. Invalid password or account does not exist. Show us with your support. } @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { display: block; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Congressional District 24, the North Texas seat Van Duyne won in a bruising battle against Democrat Candace Valenzuela, is expected to change during this years redistricting process. Van Duynes first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. .results_row td { padding-left: 0; .votebox_legend { color: #888; These officials were elected to serve their communities by representing them in Austin, not charter a jet to Washington to join the Nancy Pelosi and Kamala Harris temper tantrum demanding states like Texas federalize our election process. overflow: hidden; Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. } .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { "[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. 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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. width: 100%; } Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. 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. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. [33] The proposed maps would draw her 2020 challenger's home out of the district. People talk about, Oh youre so brave, Van Duyne said during a 2015 speaking engagement, according to The Morning News. 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.. She recounted in a campaign ad how she battled with her health insurance company after it denied coverage for surgery for her newborn daughter. width: 90%; text-align: center; At least 10 states have enacted some form of an anti-Sharia-inspired bill. .inner_percentage { Beth has my Full Endorsement for Congress! Trump tweeted. Texans want and deserve a champion in Congress who will stand up and fight for them, Beckley said in news release. Van Duyne made the announcement on Facebook and Twitter just after 5 p.m. "I want you all to know I am running for the United States Congress, District 24. background: #4c4c4c; 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. "[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. .votebox-results-metadata-p { color: #6db24f; But Beckley could have a tough race against Van Duyne, who is a former Irving. Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. background-color: 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. She graduated from Greenhill School in Addison, Texas. (Trump pardoned Flynn late last month.). } width: 100% !important; High around 75F. The people spoke loud and clear that theyre ready for a change, Van Duyne said after her first mayoral victory. overflow-x: auto; At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send.
. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Earlier this year, Van Duyne, a freshman lawmaker, voted to object to the Pennsylvania presidential results, but supported certifying the Arizona results. position: relative; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; top: -5px; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { padding-bottom: 7px; color: #6db24f; Texas state Rep. Michelle Beckley on Tuesday announced that shes challenging incumbent Republican Beth Van Duyne for Congress. background-color: #003388; The very fabric of our nation is under attack, and Im running for Congress to save it.. 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 would join former Marine Derrik Gay in the Democratic primary. The tribunal is a faith-based arbiter offering nonbinding resolutions to civil disputes. event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; top: -1px; Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. width: 50px; border: 1px solid #999; document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); .inner_percentage.Democratic { } She was Mayor of Irving. An amendment specifically targeting Sharia law that passed in Oklahoma was overturnedbya federal court in 2013 after it was found to be unconstitutional. 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. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, .inner_percentage.Republican { According to The Morning News, he met with Van Duyne before the event. position: relative; } color:white; margin-top: 0px; .electionsectionheading { padding: 2px 0; } .results_table { 2. display: table; } Its adherents call it Sharia.. display: table; flex-direction: column; .votebox { It would be a privilege to attend. letter-spacing: .04em; The table below details the results of the 2020 presidential election in each district at the time of the 2022 election and its political predecessor district. .leg-hnt-leadership > div { Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Texas. max-width: 75px; background-color: #D9D9D9; 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 fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. } } Van Duyne served for two terms before stepping down in 2010. } background-color: #003388; This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 10 percentage points more Republican than the national average. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { .votebox_bp_logo { [5] They have two children,[37] and divorced in 2012 after being married for 17 years. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? 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. padding-bottom: 0px; [29] According to the Dallas Morning News, Van Duyne focused on public safety and the economy during the campaign. margin-bottom: 4px; text-align: left !important; background-color: grey; In the lead-up to Nov. 3, the elections handicapper Sabatos Crystal Ball argued the district leaned Democratic. 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. By Brooke Colombo } Van Duyne responded to Piraneo that Aug. 18, writing: Thank you very much for the invitation and acknowledgement. } color:white; font-size: 20px; Its extremely unlikely that federal officials would get involved in returning Texas lawmakers to Austin. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Learn more at texastribune.org. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. This is real city crime.. The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Texas in 2022. Van Duyne had the. z-index:1; text-align: center; Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. color: #fff; She also became a vocal opponent of sanctuary policies that shield unauthorized immigrants from federal immigration enforcement. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { California Gov. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { 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. } That is why the Texas Border Plan I helped develop designates the cartels as terrorist organizations. 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 . } As a former mayor, I understand the impact a rail strike . Fifteen candidates each filed to run in the 15th and 30th Districts, more than any other. } overflow-y: hidden; 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. Van Duyne did Great things as Mayor of Irving, Texas, with my Administration. .non_result_row { } padding-top: 3px; height: 100%; width: 50%; The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. padding-top: 5px; But her time in Irving politics brought her both fame and infamy depending on the political leanings of the observer. He originally is from Fort Wayne, Indiana. .census-table-source { font-style: italic; margin-top: 16px; 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. [27] Van Duyne praised the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic. } Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. background-color: #db0000; 206 comments 87% Upvoted This thread is archived Low near 50F. } Three districts were likely to be won by Republicans because no Democrats filed. display: inline-block; Whew! color: #0645ad; A similar state law eventually passed in 2017. Texas' 24th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary). 8 Ponder upsets No. Nine Democrats and six Republicans filed in the 30th. .votebox-results-cell--number { 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. She then launched a campaign against Gears for the mayoral post. Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell 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. font-weight: 200; box-sizing: border-box; column-gap: 1em; 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. font-weight: 100; With her run-off election behind her, Valenzuela will be competing against Beth Van Duyne. Roy White led ACTs San Antonio chapter until he reportedly was firedin 2017 after allegations of hosting an event that would teach participants how to shut down mosques. White is involved with two other anti-Muslim hate groups, Truth in Textbooks and the Texas chapter of G416 Patriots. } 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. padding:7px 8px 8px; padding: 2px 0; Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. margin-bottom:16px; 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. .votebox_bp_logo { Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years. Valenzuela has spoken out on the current economy and how she had to navigate it when she left college. Replies to this discussion thread. background-color: #6db24f; .outer_percentage { top: 2px; } [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 was among officials sued for defamation by Mohameds family, though the suit was later dismissed. border: 1px solid #999; Born in Albany, New York, the magna cum laude graduate of Cornell University eventually relocated to Las Colinas, an affluent enclave in Irving, just outside Dallas. flex: 0 0 150px; .leg-hnt-toggle-text { width: 100%; top: 2px; } font-weight: 500; margin: 3px 0; Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. padding-bottom: 8px; Elections must be decided by counting votes vertical-align: middle; height: 56px; Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch letter-spacing: 0.03em; Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 8px; [11][12] She was named as a co-defendant in a defamation lawsuit initiated by Mohamed's father. } .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { 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. The idea that Sharia is gaining a foothold in the United States is a long-running conspiracy theory pushed by anti-Muslim groups. height: 50px; .placeholder {} } .votebox-scroll-container { } left: 0px; display: block; * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." position: absolute; } } Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. width: 90%; } 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. 2 Carter, Mean Green softball splits day with win over Iowa State, loss to Arkansas. height: 56px; font-size: 70%; .non_result_row div { She was recruited by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, to run for the slot and quickly amassed significant financial support in the crowded GOP primary. Gears was elected mayor in 2005. border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; } He graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. 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. A month after Trumps election, ACT braggedabouthaving a direct line to the White House. Its changing demographics made it one of the most racially diverse battlegrounds in the state and appear more competitive. } left: 0; A rail strike wouldn't just disrupt Christmas shopping, it would be a national security crisis. .race_header.libertarian { background-color: #f4f4f4; font-size: 16px; 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. break-inside: avoid-column; text-align: center; Whether Van Duyne will benefit in the next few years from her vigorous defense of Trump isnt immediately clear. She is a Strong Conservative who supports Border Security, Loves our Military, Vets, and supports your #2A. .leg-hnt-title { 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. For her efforts, Van Duyne was honored by the national ACT for America organization during its annual conference in Washington in 2016. .leg-hnt-hide { text-align: left !important; Her co-panelists included Nonie Darwish and Chris Gaubatz, two figures known for their anti-Muslim rhetoric. Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. [33], Van Duyne met her former husband, Chris "Casey" Wallach, while they were attending Cornell University. } .votebox_legend .non_result_row { color: #888; 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. The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. width: 100% !important; Dallas, TX 75254. Gaffney, the founder and executive chairman of the Center for Security Policy, is well-known for engaging in anti-Muslim conspiracy theories. America's Fentanyl crisis is a deliberate attack being waged by the CCP and Mexican drug cartels against our people. } While mayor of Irving, she claimed the Muslims were going to take over the town and put in Sharia Islamic law. The table below displays the officeholders in Texas' top four state executive offices as of November 2022. display: inline-block; The Republican woman is running a campaign calling for local law enforcement to work closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportations. 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. Two years later she beat Republican challenger Kronda Thimesch, who is running again for the seat in 2022. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Texas presidential election results (1900-2020), The table below details demographic data in Texas and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019. } margin: 0; Democrats long argued Texas status as a swing state. At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. 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. [6] This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.[7]. She told The Texas Tribune at the time that the job overlapped a lot with what mayors do. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. max-width: 600px; We live in bizarre and profoundly disturbing times where our nation is run by an administration who empowers drug . Beth Van Duyne ( Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 24th Congressional District. From 2011 to 2017, Van Duyne was mayor of Irving, Texas, a Dallas suburb. Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. font-weight: bold; padding-left: 0; .leg-hnt-leadership { But Van Duyne remains controversial in North Texas years after she was harshly criticized for espousing baseless beliefs about Shariah law in the region while she was mayor. padding-bottom: 3px; .leg-hnt-leadership-title { 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.. padding-bottom: 5px; font-weight: 500; It went into effect February 2, 2021, and remains "'unless modified or rescinded' or 'until the Secretary of . Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. .non_result_row th { Van Duyne has not commented on Beckleys challenge. 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. Incumbent Beth Van Duyne defeated Nate Weymouth in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24 on March 1, 2022. width: 35px !important; padding-bottom: 7px; } Meet Beth Van Duyne Van Duyne, 49, was born in Albany, N.Y. She put herself through Cornell University. font-size: 12px; width: 100%; The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. The former Irving mayor won a North Texas congressional seat in November. 100% remote. U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving . } padding-left: 0; top: -5px; She is a very strong-willed, strategic, no-nonsense executive, said Dallas County GOP Chair Rodney Anderson. 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). [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. margin-top: 16px; Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. Similar religious tribunals exist within Christian and Jewish communities in the United States. .results_row td { Van Duyne had the. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. I am truly honored and humbled. Three years of Democratic trifectasTwenty years of Republican trifectas The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. We live in a very fragile time for our nation, our families, and the future of the . width: 35px !important; } overflow-y: auto; } 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.. margin-bottom: -2px !important; Her general election victory mirrored those seen in other conservative-leaning suburbs across the country, where, despite indications that President Donald Trump alienated voters, down-ballot Republican candidates held their own. max-width: 600px; Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. [13] Van Duyne was dismissed from the suit, based partially on the Texas Citizens Participation Act, a state law that "prohibits the use of lawsuits to intimidate or silence citizens and public officials from exercising their right of free speech. Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. } Make no mistake: There are gangs. [30] During the campaign, approximately $7.6 million was spent on advertisements against Van Duyne and $7.9 million on advertisements against Valenzuela. text-align: left; Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. text-align: center !important; Voters do not have to register with a party in advance in order to participate in that party's primary. 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. margin-right: 12px; For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article. color: #0645ad; margin-right: 12px; [4] In 1986, her family moved to Irving, Texas. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. 1 Madison in playoff rematch, Police: Mans car shot at as he sat in driveway in far west Denton. } .race_header.republican { width: 100% } } 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. Beth is incredibly brave, Flynn said. } Beth Van Duyne at the 2017 Texas Tribune Festival. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. Shortly after, Gears successfully ran for mayor, allowing him to preside over the governing body Van Duyne had just joined. There were no districts where the same is true of Democratic candidates. 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 The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. 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. .census-table-census-item { Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state. position: relative; Van Duyne, also a former server, had a response. 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. } .results_row td:first-child { February 23, 2023 Van Duyne, Williams, and Luetkemeyer Lead Committee on Small Business Oversight of the Biden Administration's Harmful Regulatory Agenda