Her co-panelists included Nonie Darwish and Chris Gaubatz, two figures known for their anti-Muslim rhetoric. margin-bottom: 4px; [38], In February 2021, a man committed suicide by firearm outside of Van Duyne's home in Irving. The very fabric of our nation is under attack, and Im running for Congress to save it.. You can catch Gromer every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on NBC 5's Lone Star Politics. margin-right: 12px; Thats 5.9 candidates per district, less than the 6.5 candidates per district in 2020 and 5.9 in 2018. max-height: 580px; My role working for the community will change, but I'm not saying goodbye at all, she told The Morning News when she announced she wasnt seeking a third term. color:white; 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. } Its changing demographics made it one of the most racially diverse battlegrounds in the state and appear more competitive. This made Texas' 24th the 146th most Republican district nationally.[9]. } This year, 223 candidates filed to run for Texas 38 U.S. House districts, including 143 Republicans, 79 Democrats, and one independent candidate. } Staff Writer column-count: auto; background-color: #6db24f; 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. width: 90%; 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. .non_result_row { margin-right: 10px; Now, it's time we take much stronger action against these hostile and lethal forces. background-color: green; font-weight: 500; } break-inside: avoid-column; text-align: center; 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. position: absolute; float: right; margin-top: 16px; .results_table_container { [5] They have two children,[37] and divorced in 2012 after being married for 17 years. .census-table-widget { padding-top: 8px; font-style: italic; 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). Ponder's season comes to a close on Hooks' double-overtime buzzer beater, No. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. letter-spacing: .03em; [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. 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. width: 100%; left: 0px; 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. Voters do not have to register with a party in advance in order to participate in that party's primary. 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. background-color: #6db24f; "Representative Van Duyne" redirects here. } Beckleys announcement video shows her in a Washington hotel room. .census-table-container { Now, the former Irving mayors supporters expect shell bring her well-established brand of conservative fire to Washington, D.C. Van Duyne will be part of the record number of House Republican women ever elected to Congress, shattering a previous record broken in 2004. } Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. font-weight: bold; "Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me," Beckley says. .electionsectionheading { color: #0645ad; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 10px; .inner_percentage { [24] On criminal justice reform, Van Duyne stated her opposition to ending cash bail. 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This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Low near 50F. 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. background-color: #f9d334; .race_header.republican { 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: normal !important; She is a very strong-willed, strategic, no-nonsense executive, said Dallas County GOP Chair Rodney Anderson. Staff Writer Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. } Beckley would join former Marine Derrik Gay in the Democratic primary. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. display: block; left: 0; jfields@dentonrc.com, A long time coming: No. margin-bottom: 0px; 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. font-weight: 300; That same year, she was a guest on Frank Gaffneys radio program several times. This was the same number as 2012, the previous post-redistricting cycle, and 2020. The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. height: 22px; } 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. .non_result_row { From 2011 to 2017, Van Duyne was mayor of Irving, Texas, a Dallas suburb. The people spoke loud and clear that theyre ready for a change, Van Duyne said after her first mayoral victory. line-height: 1.5em; .results_table { Sharia is aset ofguiding religious principles, but anti-Muslim hate groups try to twist it into something insidious to sow fear of Islam. } } font-weight: 100; width: 100% !important; font-weight: 100; The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. This page focuses on Texas' 24th Congressional District Republican primary. break-inside: avoid-column; 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. 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. height: 50px; } The Howard University graduate and Chicago native has covered four presidential campaigns and written extensively about local, state and national politics. Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj padding-left: 10px; width: 50px; flex: 0 0 150px; [30] During the campaign, approximately $7.6 million was spent on advertisements against Van Duyne and $7.9 million on advertisements against Valenzuela. Source. background-color: #db0000; .leg-hnt-flex-row { 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. If this thing passed in every state without any friction, it would have not served its purpose, he told the newspaper. } text-align: left !important; Shortly after, Gears successfully ran for mayor, allowing him to preside over the governing body Van Duyne had just joined. It went into effect February 2, 2021, and remains "'unless modified or rescinded' or 'until the Secretary of . .leg-hnt-leadership-title { 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. Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. display: inline;

   .placeholder {} Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.  	} 		display: flex; 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. The results have been certified. 		position: relative; juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, By John Fields He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Texas State Legislature as of November 2022. 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. 		.race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Nine Democrats and six Republicans filed in the 30th. 		margin-bottom:16px;  Apply today! [3] A member of the Republican Party, she was mayor of Irving from 2011 to 2017.  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. Van Duyne's public clash with the local tribunal more than four years ago gained her fame among anti-Muslim figures and some right-wing pundits. External Relations: Moira Delaney  Hannah Nelson  Caroline Presnell 			width: 100%; Such bills are superfluous because while judges may take foreign law into account, the U.S. Constitution would supersede the application of any foreign law based on religion. Van Duyne's first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. 		background-color: #db0000; Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. 		display: block; This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/. Similar religious tribunals exist within Christian and Jewish communities in the United States. 		background-color: #6db24f;    } Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Gaffney, the founder and executive chairman of the Center for Security Policy, is well-known for engaging in anti-Muslim conspiracy theories. 	} 	.votebox_legend .non_result_row { 	} Incumbents are bolded and underlined. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. 	}); Communications: Alison Graves  Carley Allensworth  Abigail Campbell  Sarah Groat  Caitlin Vanden Boom Her votes occurred hours after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The Dallas County Republican Party and Republican Party of Texas did not return requests for comment. An amendment specifically targeting Sharia law that passed in Oklahoma was  overturnedbya federal court in 2013 after it was found to be unconstitutional. The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. 		font-size: 2em; But Van Duyne easily sailed through a five-way primary to win the Republican nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell. Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. 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Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. Beth is incredibly brave, Flynn said. She was given the groups National Security Patriot Award. 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. 		margin-top: 1em; https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/, See stories by Patrick Svitek | The Texas Tribune.        background-color: #f0a236; Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. 		font-size: 90%; [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. 	.inner_percentage.Republican { 		font-size: 20px; 	} 1 Madison in playoff rematch, Police: Mans car shot at as he sat in driveway in far west Denton. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Van Duynes first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. 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. 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. Learn more at texastribune.org. 		padding-left: 0; But she has also kept some of her signature confrontational style, often blasting national socialist Democrats on social media. Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. There were no districts where the same is true of Democratic candidates. 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 . With her run-off election behind her, Valenzuela will be competing against Beth Van Duyne. 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.. 		width: 100% !important; Do you value our journalism? Patrick Svitek is a reporter for the Texas Tribune. 	.inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Thats particularly true in her district that straddles parts of Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties. Staff Writer by Alex Samuels          	} Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. [39] The man was identified as Richard Christian Dillard, a former communications staffer for Van Duyne's 2020 House campaign.[40]. 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. The Republican woman is running a campaign calling for local law enforcement to work closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportations. [22], In the general election, Van Duyne faced the Democratic nominee, Candace Valenzuela, a former Carrollton-Farmers Branch school board member. 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Michelle Beckley, D-Carrollton, speaks with reporters at the Texas Capitol.    .census-table-race-disclaimer { A rail strike wouldn't just disrupt Christmas shopping, it would be a national security crisis. 2 Carter, Mean Green softball splits day with win over Iowa State, loss to Arkansas.  Meet Beth Van Duyne, bigot and Republican candidate (Original post) 1. For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages: .votebox { 	.leg-hnt-district-container { 	} 
. As of November 2022, Texas was a Republican trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. The best stories from KERA sent to your inbox. Van Duyne, also a former server, had a response. 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. Two years later she beat Republican challenger Kronda Thimesch, who is running again for the seat in 2022.  		font-size: 0.9em; 	} 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. 		border: 1px solid #999;           Dec. 17, 20205 AM Central. 		padding-bottom: 0px; 		height: 100%; Van Duyne stepped down from the council in 2010, and successfully ran for mayor against Gears in the 2011 election. Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. 		font-size: 16px; Dallas District Office Coming Soon. Tech: Matt Latourelle  Nathan Bingham  Ryan Burch  Kirsten Corrao  Beth Dellea  Travis Eden  Tate Kamish  Margaret Kearney  Eric Lotto  Joseph Sanchez. 		width: 100%;        font-size: 80%; Meet Beth Van Duyne Van Duyne, 49, was born in Albany, N.Y. She put herself through Cornell University. 		margin-bottom:16px; The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos. 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. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. We live in a very fragile time for our nation, our families, and the future of the . 	} 		padding-left: 16px; 		background-color: #f9d334; 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. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. Site Content Legislation Committee Reports Committee Meetings Committee Publications Congressional Record Congressional Record Index Members Nominations Treaty Documents House Communications Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. 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. 		font-weight: 500; 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.. 		text-align: center; 	.percentage_number { 		line-height: 1.5em; Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. 		font-size: 2em; 		flex-direction: column; 	} [6] This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.[7]. Fifteen candidates each filed to run in the 15th and 30th Districts, more than any other. 	} 			} In the lead-up to Nov. 3, the elections handicapper Sabatos Crystal Ball argued the district leaned Democratic. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. 		font-size: 12px; 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.        padding-left: 0.25em;