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Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Both districts were open. .electionsectionheading { Its changing demographics made it one of the most racially diverse battlegrounds in the state and appear more competitive. } [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. 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. 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. Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. .votebox-results-metadata-p { text-align: center; .results_table_container { Two years later she beat Republican challenger Kronda Thimesch, who is running again for the seat in 2022. [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. } } padding-bottom: 5px; display: inline-block; Two years later she beat Republican challenger Kronda Thimesch, who is running again for the seat in 2022. In addition to Gonzalezs and Doggetts districts, these included the newly-created 38th District and the 1st, 8th, and 30th districts. 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 . .inner_percentage.Republican { width: 100%; .votebox_legend .non_result_row { padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 0px; Beckleys announcement video shows her in a Washington hotel room. This made Texas' 24th the 146th most Republican district nationally.[9]. For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages: .votebox { 2. .leg-hnt-flex-column { Van Duyne, who stepped down as mayor in 2017 to work in the Trump administration as a regional official for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, had received an endorsement from. text-align: center; Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. 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. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. .percentage_number { 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. February 23, 2023 Van Duyne, Williams, and Luetkemeyer Lead Committee on Small Business Oversight of the Biden Administration's Harmful Regulatory Agenda color: white; 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. I personally believe she will not because she has had a change of heart, but simply because she only won the election by less than 4,000 votes, and in such tight margins you really cant be openly demonizing another community if you hope to stay in Congress for the long term, Syed said. [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. padding-left: 0; } top: -5px; And she did display a preternatural ability to play one of Trump's favorite tunes . She is. Since 2010, more than 200 model anti-Sharia law bills have been introducedin statehouses across more than 40 states. margin-top: 1em; } font-style: italic; display: block; line-height: 1.5em; [27] Van Duyne praised the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. She was given the groups National Security Patriot Award. Phone: (972) 966-5500 Get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County in your inbox twice a month, with a focus on the housing market. } clear: both; I strongly believe that government should be limited and that it should be focused on helping those that need it the most, she said. [7] She ran against Gears in the 2004 election, and won. } Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Texas in the 2022 election cycle. } font-size: 80%; .race_header.republican { She assumed office on January 3, 2021. height: 50px; That is so ugly. 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. Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. margin-bottom: -2px !important; .results_text { Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. .inner_percentage { .race_header.libertarian { Beckley would join former Marine Derrik Gay in the Democratic primary. Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. width: 100%; 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: 8px auto; } Her co-panelists included Nonie Darwish and Chris Gaubatz, two figures known for their anti-Muslim rhetoric. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { column-gap: 1em; border-top: 1px solid #aaa; border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; background-color: #6db24f; In March 2015, at the behest of Van Duyne, the Irving City Council voted 5-4 to pass a resolution in support of an anti-Sharia bill then making its way through the Texas Legislature. The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. } Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. text-align: center !important; Learn more at texastribune.org. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { .inner_percentage { padding: 2px 0; 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.. Make no mistake: There are gangs. Van Duyne gained national attention in 2015 when she became fixated on the Islamic tribunal in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. [5] Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress in 2022. by Patrick Svitek overflow-x: auto; } background-color: grey; letter-spacing: 0.03em; overflow-y: hidden; 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.. } background-color: #003388; } [22], In the general election, Van Duyne faced the Democratic nominee, Candace Valenzuela, a former Carrollton-Farmers Branch school board member. } font-size: 12px; In April, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee deemed it one of 22 battleground districts for the 2022 midterm elections. font-weight: 300; font-weight: 500; display: inline-block; Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. .race_header.green { } During that election cycle, she was one of 12 Texas Democrats to win seats. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { For the late Illinois state representative, see, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas District 24, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Regulations, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access, Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, Women in the United States House of Representatives, "HUD Archives: Beth Van Duyne Named HUD SW Regional Administrator", Democrat Candace Valenzuela Concedes To Beth Van Duyne In North Texas Congressional Race, "Friends, family say Irving's new mayor full of energy and dedication", "Irving mayor runoff battle part of long war for Gears, Van Duyne", "Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne will not seek third term | Irving", "Shariah flap pushes Irving mayor into national spotlight | Irving", "The history of anti-Islam controversy in Ahmed Mohamed's Texas city", "Irving Mayor Defends School And Cops, Doesn't Apologize For Arrest Of Muslim Teen Over Clock", "Irving, Texas: An Unlikely Home for Islamophobia", "Texas mayor and Sharia law crusader Beth Van Duyne starts regional HUD job in Trump administration", Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne to be dismissed from crumbling clock boy' defamation suit, "Irving mayor dismissed from 'clock boy' defamation suit", "Ahmed Mohamed, "Clock Boy," loses federal discrimination lawsuit", "Trump names Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne regional HUD administrator", "Former Irving Mayor Faces Tough Road Leading HUD Through Houston Catastrophe", "Beth Van Duyne Leaving HUD, Running for Kenny Marchant's District 24 Seat", Everything you need to know about Texas' 24th Congressional District House race between Beth Van Duyne and Candace Valenzuela, Where do Democrats want to expand their House majority? Newsom has attacked Texas over its conservative values and laws on guns, abortion and taxes, even going so far as to put up billboards in the state promoting abortion access while running for re-election in California. .inner_percentage.Republican { color: #888; font-size: 12px; [24] On criminal justice reform, Van Duyne stated her opposition to ending cash bail. margin-top: 5px; Whew! .votebox-scroll-container { He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. .inner_percentage.Green { .percentage_number { Rep. Beth Van Duyne: Justice Department aims to threaten parents into submission. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { padding:7px 8px 8px; } } 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. The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. font-size: 20px; padding: 0.5em 1em; overflow-y: auto; Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj 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. 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. height: 56px; padding-top: 5px; } Texans want and deserve a champion in Congress who will stand up and fight for them, Beckley said in news release. } margin-bottom:16px; display: inline; background-color: #003388; } The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. 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. Van Duyne served for two terms before stepping down in 2010. Van Duynes ascension to Congress was key for the party, as she fended off Democrats last hope of picking up a congressional seat during what was forecast to be a grim year for the GOP. Three districts were likely to be won by Republicans because no Democrats filed. Apply today! margin: 8px auto; position: relative; color: #fff; [19][20] She received Trump's endorsement in early 2020[21] and won the Republican primary on March 3, defeating four rivals with about 65% of the vote. overflow-x: scroll; .leg-hnt-district-container { Whether Van Duyne will benefit in the next few years from her vigorous defense of Trump isnt immediately clear. With her run-off election behind her, Valenzuela will be competing against Beth Van Duyne. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. 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.. Weve got drug cartels that are doing business in our street. font-weight: normal !important; While in office, Van Duyne dubbed herself a limited government conservative and received praise from supporters for passing the citys first ethics policy and for bringing new businesses to Irving. 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. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state. font-size: 2em; Van Duyne is the representative for Texas 's 24 th congressional district ( view map ) and is a Republican. 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. flex: 0 0 150px; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { letter-spacing: .04em; The table below displays the officeholders in Texas' top four state executive offices as of November 2022. display: block; 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. .results_row td { font-size: 16px; [5][6], Van Duyne became dissatisfied with Herbert Gears, the Democratic Irving city councillor representing her,[4] over how he handled a zoning case in her neighborhood. She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. You have permission to edit this article. background-color: #f4f4f4; margin-right: 12px; 14 Aubrey's deepest-ever playoff runs ends at hands of No. 8 Ponder upsets No. Thats particularly true in her district that straddles parts of Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties.

. position: relative; event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; 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. For her efforts, Van Duyne was honored by the national ACT for America organization during its annual conference in Washington in 2016. flex-direction: column; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Staff Writer } width: 100%; While mayor of Irving, she claimed the Muslims were going to take over the town and put in Sharia Islamic law. 04 Mar 2023 02:01:35 float: left; A war is being waged against us and we're losing 10s of thousands of lives. } Thats 5.9 candidates per district, less than the 6.5 candidates per district in 2020 and 5.9 in 2018. padding-bottom: 3px; She is a major racist. } https://t.co/m2U0mWIYGr. Text for S.Res.21 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2023, and ending on February 1, 2023, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery. padding-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 16px; Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. } [5] She defeated Gears in a rematch in 2014. overflow-x: scroll; At least 10 states have enacted some form of an anti-Sharia-inspired bill. }); Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom .outer_percentage { } } color: #0645ad; Van Duyne is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. In 2018, she upset then incumbent Carrollton Republican Ron Simmons to win the state House District 65. border: 1px solid #aaa; 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.. 2 Carter, Mean Green softball splits day with win over Iowa State, loss to Arkansas. 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. font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0px; Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { 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. Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. .results_table { We know that she has a long history of utilizing Islamophobia and anti-Muslim bigotry for her own short-term political benefit, and we hope now that shes in Congress that she will actually serve as a representative for all of her constituents and not just some of her constituents, said Faizan Syed, the executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Texas DFW, a chapter of the largest civil liberties and advocacy organization for Muslims in America. } else { From 2011 to 2017, Van Duyne was mayor of Irving, Texas, a Dallas suburb. } .votebox-covid-disclaimer { [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. 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. .indicate_scroll { 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. I used to work a double as a waitress then wake up at dawn to answer phones at a car dealership so you can bet I wont be the one crying in the fridge this session, Van Duyne wrote. Flynn was also a keynote speakerat ACTs 2016 conference. The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. A rail strike wouldn't just disrupt Christmas shopping, it would be a national security crisis. .votebox-results-cell--check { Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. Do you value our journalism? } text-align: center; background-color: #6db24f; Gears was elected mayor in 2005. width: 100%; .leg-hnt-district-number { Sharia is aset ofguiding religious principles, but anti-Muslim hate groups try to twist it into something insidious to sow fear of Islam. She graduated from Greenhill School in Addison, Texas. 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. vertical-align: middle; On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Valenzuela has spoken out on the current economy and how she had to navigate it when she left college. 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. background-color: #D9D9D9; But Beckley could have a tough race against Van Duyne, who is a former Irving. color: #888; font-weight: 100; .race_footer { Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. [4] In 1986, her family moved to Irving, Texas. .electionsectionheading { Gromer Jeffers Jr., political writer. The two then spent years publicly clashing at council meetings on everything from illegal immigration to the definition of apartments.
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