Beckley would join former Marine Derrik Gay in the Democratic primary. max-height: 580px; 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. [38], In February 2021, a man committed suicide by firearm outside of Van Duyne's home in Irving. .votebox-results-metadata-p { if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. margin-bottom: -2px !important; Fox News - Freedom 96.9 - Oklahoma's Talk Radio Beth Van Duyne has won the Texas 24th District House race - Vox left: 0; background-color: #f0a236; } She has served since Jan 3, 2021. [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. Site Content Legislation Committee Reports Committee Meetings Committee Publications Congressional Record Congressional Record Index Members Nominations Treaty Documents House Communications The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. Whether Van Duyne will benefit in the next few years from her vigorous defense of Trump isnt immediately clear. padding-top: 3px; } [5] She defeated Gears in a rematch in 2014. background-color: #ccf; She graduated from Greenhill School in Addison, Texas. jfields@dentonrc.com, A long time coming: No. width: 50px; 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. The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Texas in the 2022 election cycle. High around 75F. } For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages: .votebox { By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. } overflow-y: hidden; }); Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom font-size: 16px; border-radius: 50%; Candace Valenzuela Might Become The First Afro-Latina In Congress } 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.. } 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-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { (Trump pardoned Flynn late last month.). color: #0645ad; } Beth Van Duyne - Wikipedia background-color: green; width: 35px !important; } Late last month, when Trump pardoned Flynn for lying to the FBI, Van Duyne thanked the outgoing president. background: #4c4c4c; Beth Van Duyne: A Career Politician Who Failed Up to Trump's Swamp MAKING TEXANS SICK Despite North Texas becoming an epicenter for the COVID-19 crisis, Van Duyne has been relentless in her quest to strip health care coverage away from millions of Texans. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, width: 350px; } document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.add('leg-hnt-hide'); height: 50px; That same year, she was a guest on Frank Gaffneys radio program several times. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { } display: flex; width: 100%; } } Van Duyne gained national attention in 2015 when she became fixated on the Islamic tribunal in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Beth is incredibly brave, Flynn said. column-rule: 1px solid #aaa; } position: relative; .results_row { 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. margin-right: 10px; } else { display: block; For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { I am in the minority party in Congress, but you dont abandon your constituents, hold up our democracy, and go on a fundraising tour because you dont get your way, Van Duyne said in a news release. Choose wisely! } The Dallas County Republican Party and Republican Party of Texas did not return requests for comment. External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell } [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. 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 Beth has my Full Endorsement for Congress! Trump tweeted. } Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. Van Duyne used the opportunity to urge lawmakers to investigate the tribunal, according to The Dallas Morning News. Weve got sex trafficking, she told The Morning News. The results have been certified. 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. Texas House Democrat Michelle Beckley Announces Run Against - TPR margin-top: 16px; This is real city crime.. } background-color: #db0000; Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. } [33] The proposed maps would draw her 2020 challenger's home out of the district. background-color: #D9D9D9; Patrick Svitek is a reporter for the Texas Tribune. top: 0px; The very fabric of our nation is under attack, and Im running for Congress to save it.. Send them to HWeditor@splcenter.org and follow us on Twitter @Hatewatch. background-color: #334aab; Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. A month after Trumps election, ACT braggedabouthaving a direct line to the White House. font-size: 20px; margin: 5px auto; width: 100%; Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; } } 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. padding-left: 10px; overflow-y: auto; .votebox-results-cell--check { 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. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. letter-spacing: 0.03em; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 3px; I've been asked what prompted me to run for public office; the answer is simple - my children. 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. 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. 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. Van Duynes first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Texas State Legislature as of November 2022. [27] Van Duyne praised the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic. } padding-left: 0; } display: block; July 20, 20219 AM Central. The future of that squad may be uncertain the organizer lost her primary this year, and the initial website promoted by the group is no longer active. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { break-inside: avoid-column; } Six districts were open, meaning no incumbent filed to run. .census-table-container { } overflow-y: hidden; text-align: center; background-color: #dac113; Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Wednesday that the Republican Party's 2023 congressional agenda is delayed "as we fight amongst ourselves" for the speaker job.. On "The Chris Salcedo Show," Van Duyne defended House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's bid for the speakership despite calls for him to step down from 21 Republican defectors.The California Republican has failed to reach . margin: 0px 10px; margin-bottom:16px; Valenzuela has spoken out on the current economy and how she had to navigate it when she left college. font-weight: 300; Replies to this discussion thread. Even with a presidential endorsement up her sleeve, all signs pointed to Van Duynes race being one of the most competitive in Texas. But her time in Irving politics brought her both fame and infamy depending on the political leanings of the observer. She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. width: 100% padding: 2px 0; Since 2010, more than 200 model anti-Sharia law bills have been introducedin statehouses across more than 40 states. Three districts were likely to be won by Republicans because no Democrats filed. Van Duyne did Great things as Mayor of Irving, Texas, with my Administration. 100% remote. SPLC is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 63-0598743), Get the latest investigative reporting from Hatewatch, Local Policing and Immigration Enforcement, Request for Legal Assistance Economic Justice. padding-bottom: 8px; Create a password that only you will remember. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { 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. To be sure, Van Duyne will be a freshman member of the chambers minority party when she is sworn in next month. S.Res.21 - A resolution supporting the observation of National The voter must sign a pledge stating the following (the language below is taken directly from state statutes):[1][2]. Van Duyne is the representative for Texas 's 24 th congressional district ( view map ) and is a Republican. I am truly honored and humbled. } } .census-table-census-item-header { The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census. [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. } } }. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees. 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. margin-right: 10px; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { 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.'. America's Fentanyl crisis is a deliberate attack being waged by the CCP and Mexican drug cartels against our people. max-width: 600px; z-index:1; Texas Rep. Beth Van Duyne, TPPF Launch Lawsuit Against CDC Mask Mandate 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: 8px; margin-bottom: .75em; 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. 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. 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. .inner_percentage { She also became a vocal opponent of sanctuary policies that shield unauthorized immigrants from federal immigration enforcement. 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. 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 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. If they wont go back home to do the work for the people, Im proud to do my part to send them back.. 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. .votebox-results-metadata { 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. } top: 2px; Meet Beth Van Duyne, bigot and Republican candidate (Original post) 1. Thats 5.9 candidates per district, less than the 6.5 candidates per district in 2020 and 5.9 in 2018. [29] According to the Dallas Morning News, Van Duyne focused on public safety and the economy during the campaign. 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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. padding: 2px 0; She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. 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.. .votebox_legend { .leg-hnt-toggle-text { .votebox { With her run-off election behind her, Valenzuela will be competing against Beth Van Duyne. Get the latest politics news from North Texas and beyond. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. width: 100%; 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. .census-table-census-item { } background-color: grey; Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. .race_header.republican { During the ACT event, Flynn likened Islam to a cancer, the paper reported, and accused it of being a political ideology that hides behind being a religion.". A similar state law eventually passed in 2017. On Feb. 6, 2015, Van Duyne took to Facebook to state:Sharia Law Court was NOT approved or enacted by the City of Irving. She vowed to work to better understand how this court will function, and added: Our nation cannot be so overly sensitive in defending other cultures that we stop protecting our own. 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You have permission to edit this article. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. .non_result_row { color: #0645ad; She assumed office on January 3, 2021. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { } .census-table-source { Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. position: relative; font-size: 0.9em; 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 recounted in a campaign ad how she battled with her health insurance company after it denied coverage for surgery for her newborn daughter. .indicate_scroll { justify-content: center; Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? } Beckley launched her campaign with endorsements from 30 fellow House Democrats, including caucus Chairman Chris Turner and Joe Moody, who House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, removed as speaker pro tem in retaliation for the quorum break. padding: 2px; 14 Aubrey's deepest-ever playoff runs ends at hands of No. } } In announcing her plans to not seek a third term as mayor, Van Duyne credited herself with pushing through a half-penny tax cut and bringing new businesses to Irving, including the headquarters of 7-Eleven, according to media reports. Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. Beth Van Duyne - dallasgop.org Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { 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. Six Democrats and nine Republicans filed in the 15th. Comments, suggestions or tips? overflow: hidden; .non_result_row div { text-align: center; Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. } position: absolute; 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.