} } Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Nine Democrats and six Republicans filed in the 30th. background-color: green; That same year, she was a guest on Frank Gaffneys radio program several times. } margin-bottom: .75em; } Ahead of the crowded March primary, Trump endorsed her congressional bid. height: 100%; Contact our sales team. padding:7px 8px 8px; font-weight: 300; 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. .non_result_row { 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. She told The Texas Tribune at the time that the job overlapped a lot with what mayors do. Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. } .results_text { background-color: #003388; Flynn was also a keynote speakerat ACTs 2016 conference. 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. Van Duyne, who did not respond to requests to be interviewed for this story, is a single, working mother in a delegation of Texas Republicans who are overwhelmingly older and male. While mayor of Irving, she claimed the Muslims were going to take over the town and put in Sharia Islamic law. background-color: #db0000; 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. color: #6db24f; The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. .votebox_legend { And shes an ardent supporter of Trump, under whom she worked as a Department of Housing and Urban Development administrator. Shortly after, Gears successfully ran for mayor, allowing him to preside over the governing body Van Duyne had just joined. [24] The Atlantic has described Van Duyne as "the new face of Trumpism in Texas. } Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. margin-right: 12px; Van Duyne's first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos. She is a major racist. padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 0; top: 0px; max-width: 600px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 3px; font-size: 12px; max-width: 600px; Van Duyne used the opportunity to urge lawmakers to investigate the tribunal, according to The Dallas Morning News. Dallas, TX 75254. 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. Elections must be decided by counting votes text-align: center; } She was accused of fear mongering after referring to Mohameds clock as a hoax bomb, which contradicted the conclusions of Irving police. 04 Mar 2023 02:01:53 }); Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom 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. background-color: grey; Beth Van Duyne at the 2017 Texas Tribune Festival. Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. [38], In February 2021, a man committed suicide by firearm outside of Van Duyne's home in Irving. top: -5px; 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.. According to The Morning News, he met with Van Duyne before the event. Its adherents call it Sharia.. width: 50px; } } During that election cycle, she was one of 12 Texas Democrats to win seats. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { From 2011 to 2017, Van Duyne was mayor of Irving, Texas, a Dallas suburb. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. State Rep. Michelle Beckley, D-Carrollton, speaks with reporters at the Texas Capitol. 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. 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. .race_footer { width: 100%; It is one of the nine districts that voted for President Joe Biden in 2020 while being held by a Republican. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { This made Texas' 24th the 146th most Republican district nationally.[9]. .electionsectionheading { 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. Beth has my Full Endorsement for Congress! Trump tweeted. Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says in the video. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, display: inline-block; } The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. } box-sizing: border-box; } column-gap: 1em; .percentage_number { 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. 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. Flynn previously was an adviser to ACTs board of directors. margin: 5px auto; column-rule: 1px solid #aaa; width: 35px !important; .results_row { .census-table-widget { color:white; [4] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. She is 52 years old. padding-top: 5px; External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell .census-table-census-item { .leg-hnt-leadership { Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Her votes occurred hours after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. Both districts were open. .percentage_number { Two years later she beat Republican challenger Kronda Thimesch, who is running again for the seat in 2022. And last month, she defeated Democrat Candace Valenzuela for control of the suburban U.S. House district. padding-bottom: 5px; .inner_percentage.Democratic { 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. 2 Carter, Mean Green softball splits day with win over Iowa State, loss to Arkansas. The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. } } Van Duyne is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. padding-bottom: 7px; font-size: 80%; } Van Duyne had the. The former Housing and Urban Development official will be part of the largest group of House Republican women ever elected to Congress in the same year. A rail strike wouldn't just disrupt Christmas shopping, it would be a national security crisis. But her time in Irving politics brought her both fame and infamy depending on the political leanings of the observer. On Aug. 11, 2016, Flynn sent an email to Van Duyne titled Meeting (10 Aug), stating: If you can continue to engage with Act For America, I would sincerely appreciate it. At least 10 states have enacted some form of an anti-Sharia-inspired bill. Beth Van Duyne has spent the past seven months spreading Donald Trumps big lie and undermining our fair and free elections. [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. overflow-x: auto; This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/. If this thing passed in every state without any friction, it would have not served its purpose, he told the newspaper. } During the 2016 presidential campaign and Van Duynes final year as Irving mayor retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn spoke at a Dallas event hosted by ACT for America. width: 100%; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { .results_row.winner { 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. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { background-color: #6db24f; 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. But Beckley could have a tough race against Van Duyne, who is a former Irving. padding-left: 16px; https://t.co/m2U0mWIYGr. margin-top: 0px; } Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. top: 0px; We live in a very fragile time for our nation, our families, and the future of the . padding-left: 16px; color: #888; Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. 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. text-align: center; For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article. color: #888; } max-width: 75px; display: table; The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state. The people spoke loud and clear that theyre ready for a change, Van Duyne said after her first mayoral victory. [6] This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.[7]. } This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. } background-color: #ccc; } 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. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. There were seven open seats in 2018. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. height: 50px; font-size: 20px; According to The Dallas Morning News, she was dissatisfied with how he handled a zoning case in her neighborhood and how he treated her and another constituent who tried to talk to him about it. What can we, as people of her district, do to remove/discipline her for not doing her duty? .race_header.green { 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. 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. letter-spacing: 0.03em; 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. On the same day in 2019 that Marchant, the outgoing U.S. House member who Van Duyne replaced, announced he wouldnt seek another term in Congress, Van Duyne said she planned to run for the seat. .inner_percentage.Green { According to The Dallas Morning News, she was dissatisfied. 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. } [30], Van Duyne is one of 147 Republican lawmakers who voted to overturn results in the 2020 presidential election[31] by objecting to Pennsylvania's electors on January 7, 2021. } } .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { vertical-align: middle; .leg-hnt-section-title { 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. border-top: 1px solid #aaa; Meet Beth Van Duyne, bigot and Republican candidate (Original post) 1. The idea that Sharia is gaining a foothold in the United States is a long-running conspiracy theory pushed by anti-Muslim groups. Informally named a conservative squad the GOPs antidote to a quartet of progressive women in the U.S. House known as the squad Van Duyne said that, if elected, the GOP groups goal was to influence a Congress run by extremists.. } display: inline-block; 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. Texas Party Control: 1992-2022 Van Duynes first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears.

   .placeholder {}  This year, 223 candidates filed to run for Texas 38 U.S. House districts, including 143 Republicans, 79 Democrats, and one independent candidate. 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. 	.votebox-covid-disclaimer { 	.votebox-results-cell--number { https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/, See stories by Patrick Svitek | The Texas Tribune. 	} 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. 	.non_result_row th { 			.results_table_container { The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. [33] The proposed maps would draw her 2020 challenger's home out of the district.           Dec. 17, 20205 AM Central.  She is. Unit 830. Thats 5.9 candidates per district, less than the 6.5 candidates per district in 2020 and 5.9 in 2018.          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 is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. A similar state law eventually passed in 2017. Earlier this year, Van Duyne, a freshman lawmaker, voted to object to the Pennsylvania presidential results, but supported certifying the Arizona results. 	.inner_percentage {  	 Texas utilizes an open primary system. The former Irving mayor won a North Texas congressional seat in November. 	@media screen and (max-width: 350px) { 		} 		} 		height: 22px; 04 Mar 2023 02:01:35 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. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Democrat Michelle Beckley announces campaign against Republican Beth Van Duyne for Congress, (Bob Daemmrich / Bob Daemmrich/CapitolPressPhoto), Former Marine announces Democratic bid for 24th Congressional District, challenging Beth Van Duyne, A day after powerful thunderstorms, North Texas surveys the damage, 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home; suspect in custody, How a Texas districts reaction to school shooting fears highlights discipline concerns, Carrollton man advertised pills on social media to entice teens to buy fentanyl, feds say. 		height: 56px; 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. Replies to this discussion thread. The two then spent years publicly clashing at council meetings on everything from illegal immigration to the definition of apartments. 	.leg-hnt-hide { 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. A month after Trumps election,  ACT braggedabouthaving a direct line to the White House. 		background-color: #6db24f; State Rep. Michelle Beckley, D-Carrollton, speaks with reporters at the Texas Capitol. 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.        text-align: center !important; 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. 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. 	} 	} Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. 	} Those arent things were just making up. High around 75F. 		padding:7px 8px 8px; This was the same number as 2012, the previous post-redistricting cycle, and 2020. 	 		font-size: 0.9em; 		flex: 0 0 150px; Read more about race and ethnicity in the census. 		vertical-align: middle; [27] Van Duyne praised the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic. 		box-sizing: border-box; For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages: .votebox { February 23, 2023 Van Duyne, Williams, and Luetkemeyer Lead Committee on Small Business Oversight of the Biden Administration's Harmful Regulatory Agenda [24] On criminal justice reform, Van Duyne stated her opposition to ending cash bail. 	} 	} Beth is incredibly brave, Flynn said. 		padding-bottom: 0px; 	.results_table { Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. 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. 	.race_header.republican { 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. 		width: 90%; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .leg-hnt-container {  Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Texas, click here. 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 they wont go back home to do the work for the people, Im proud to do my part to send them back.. 		padding: 2px 0; Her professional career has largely been in marketing and communications. Learn more at texastribune.org. Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin.  Create a password that only you will remember. These bills aim to prevent state courts from applying foreign law. Texas 24th Congressional District is a suburban district between Fort Worth and Dallas. Rep. Beth Van Duyne: Justice Department aims to threaten parents into submission. The results have been certified. Beckley unveiled her plans in a video filmed inside a hotel room in the nations capital, where state House Democrats fled earlier this month to break quorum in protest of Republicans priority elections bill. 	} 	.results_row td {    .census-table-source { Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. 	.results_row td:first-child { I am honored the people of North Texas have placed their faith and trust in me, Van Duyne said in a statement after her opponent conceded. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? 	} Low near 50F. 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. 		vertical-align: top; They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Its extremely unlikely that federal officials would get involved in returning Texas lawmakers to Austin. Updated at 4:24 p.m. with new information. 			event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; 		background: #4c4c4c; 		position: relative; 	.non_result_row div { 		margin: 3px 0; 		padding-left: 0; Get the latest politics news from North Texas and beyond. 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. 	} Weve got sex trafficking, she told The Morning News. She is a very strong-willed, strategic, no-nonsense executive, said Dallas County GOP Chair Rodney Anderson. 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 	.leg-hnt-title { 		font-weight: 200; 	} 		padding-top: 8px; 		letter-spacing: .03em;  				overflow-y: hidden; 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.. 		top: -5px;           July 20, 20219 AM Central. Even her detractors are cautiously optimistic about her political future. 		text-align: left !important; Valenzuela has spoken out on the current economy and how she had to navigate it when she left college. Van Duyne was among officials sued for defamation by Mohameds family, though the suit was later dismissed. Three years of Democratic trifectasTwenty years of Republican trifectas Van Duyne is the representative for Texas 's 24 th congressional district ( view map ) and is a Republican. 	} Staff Writer 8 Ponder upsets No. Van Duyne has not commented on Beckleys challenge. 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. [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. 	} 		color: #6db24f; 		background-color: #f9d334; 		color: #888; 	} 	} This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in 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.  Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. 	} 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.          [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: .03em;    } 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. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. She has really built her political career on demonizing and spreading fear of American Muslims, said Syed, the CAIR-Texas DFW executive director. [7] She ran against Gears in the 2004 election, and won. Democrats long argued Texas status as a swing state.  		width: 100%; 			} 		font-size: 12px; [3] A member of the Republican Party, she was mayor of Irving from 2011 to 2017. 	.leg-hnt-flex-item { Two anti-Muslim hate groups, ACT for Americaand the Center for Security Policy, have honored her with awards. 		padding-top: 3px; 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. Morning brief: Is Denton's tiny home plan a teardown?        padding-left: 0.25em; [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: 8px auto;        font-size: 70%; 		border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; Van Duyne served for two terms before stepping down in 2010. 	} 	.inner_percentage.CrossFiled { 	.non_result_row th { 		text-align: center; Operations: Meghann Olshefski  Mandy Morris  Kelly Rindfleisch 	} To be sure, Van Duyne will be a freshman member of the chambers minority party when she is sworn in next month. 	@media screen and (max-width: 350px) { 	} That is why Trump gave her a job.  The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. 

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