jfields@dentonrc.com, A long time coming: No. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/. text-align: center; } .census-table-source { Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. width: 100%; } More neutral language such as foreign or international law has since been used in recent iterations of these bills, including one that later passed in Oklahoma. } That same year, she was a guest on Frank Gaffneys radio program several times. font-weight: 500; 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. Show us with your support. 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. box-sizing: border-box; She also graduated from Cornell University, magna cum laude, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in city and regional planning, government, and law. left: 0; color: #888; .votebox-results-cell--check { 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. According to The Dallas Morning News, she was dissatisfied. } .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. display: block; } position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; border-bottom: 1px solid grey; background-color: #f9d334; [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. max-width: 500px; 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 Last night/this morning, my district's house representative Beth Van Duyne voted to object to the peaceful transfer of power in the presidency. .census-table-census-item { Van Duyne had the. } margin: 3px 0; margin-top: 16px; Texas 24th Congressional District: Beth Van Duyne wins GOP primary; Kim } } She is a Strong Conservative who supports Border Security, Loves our Military, Vets, and supports your #2A. .leg-hnt-toggle-text { } overflow-x: scroll; } } background-color: #db0000; } @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Fifteen candidates each filed to run in the 15th and 30th Districts, more than any other. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. overflow: hidden; Texas 24th Congressional District is a suburban district between Fort Worth and Dallas. Get the latest politics news from North Texas and beyond. background-color: #db0000; She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. left: 0; The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) announced today that Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has been awarded $35,000,0. Do you value our journalism? Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { padding-bottom: 7px; 2. background-color: #dac113; top: -1px; Texas Party Control: 1992-2022 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 font-size: 12px; } 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. letter-spacing: .04em; A bird shop owner from Carrollton, Beckley is in her second term in the Texas Legislature. padding-left: 10px; text-align: left !important; height: 50px; .leg-hnt-district-container { padding-bottom: 3px; justify-content: center; padding-top: 8px; There were seven open seats in 2018. Whew! document.getElementById('leg-hnt-toggle640341cb7da21').addEventListener('click', event => { top: -5px; Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. max-height: 580px; Read more about race and ethnicity in the census. Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. margin-bottom: 4px; Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Beth Dellea Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Eric Lotto Joseph Sanchez. text-align: center; Valenzuela has spoken out on the current economy and how she had to navigate it when she left college. Ahead of the crowded March primary, Trump endorsed her congressional bid. 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. .votebox-scroll-container { .votebox_legend { color:white; Learn more at texastribune.org. background-color: #6db24f; left: 0px; text-align: left !important; margin: 0; Thats particularly true in her district that straddles parts of Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties. 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. Ponder's season comes to a close on Hooks' double-overtime buzzer beater, No. margin-bottom: 0px; [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. Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. .votebox-results-metadata-p { America's Fentanyl crisis is a deliberate attack being waged by the CCP and Mexican drug cartels against our people. overflow-y: hidden; } Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? Van Duynes first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. 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.. [4] In 1986, her family moved to Irving, Texas. 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. State Rep. Michelle Beckley, D-Carrollton, speaks with reporters at the Texas Capitol. position: relative; The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { 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 . Comments, suggestions or tips? 14 Aubrey's deepest-ever playoff runs ends at hands of No. } And she did display a preternatural ability to play one of Trump's favorite tunes . width: 100%; display: block; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { .outer_percentage { 8 Ponder upsets No. border: 1px solid #999; Learn more at texastribune.org. Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. } font-weight: normal !important; About Beth Van Duyne - Beth For Texas Beckley, 51, made her announcement from Washington, D.C., where she is on a quorum break with over 50 Texas House Democrats to stall a GOP-driven elections bill. Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. } } 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). Van Duyne did Great things as Mayor of Irving, Texas, with my Administration. Van Duyne ( Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 24th Congressional District. width: 100%; } .inner_percentage.Green { background-color: #6db24f; Contact our sales team. In the lead-up to Nov. 3, the elections handicapper Sabatos Crystal Ball argued the district leaned Democratic. Beth Van Duyne - dallasgop.org display: inline-block; .votebox_legend .non_result_row { State Rep. Michelle Beckley, D-Carrollton, speaks with reporters at the Texas Capitol. [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. [22], In the general election, Van Duyne faced the Democratic nominee, Candace Valenzuela, a former Carrollton-Farmers Branch school board member. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. 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.. color:white; [5] They have two children,[37] and divorced in 2012 after being married for 17 years. Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. Candace Valenzuela endorsed by Biden, Buttigieg as Texas 24 race Texas state Rep. Michelle Beckley on Tuesday announced that shes challenging incumbent Republican Beth Van Duyne for Congress. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. } vertical-align: middle; Her professional career has largely been in marketing and communications. padding:7px 8px 8px; } 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. Meet Beth Van Duyne, bigot and Republican candidate (Original post) 1. } Who is Texas' Beth Van Duyne? She could be the conservative answer to padding: 2px 0; 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. Texas House Democrat Michelle Beckley announces run against Republican padding-bottom: 3px; Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. They were sick of all talk and no action.. } padding-left: 0; Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. shattering a previous record broken in 2004, which contradicted the conclusions of Irving police. bcolombo@dentonrc.com, Stranger walks into unlocked home in Denton; resident pushes him out, Denton man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 7-year-old boy, By Juan Betancourt padding:7px 8px 8px; } } background-color: #f4f4f4; The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. flex-direction: column; .votebox-results-metadata { 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. 04 Mar 2023 02:01:35 At least 10 states have enacted some form of an anti-Sharia-inspired bill. The Dallas County Republican Party and Republican Party of Texas did not return requests for comment. 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. This was the same number as 2012, the previous post-redistricting cycle, and 2020. 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.. Six Democrats and nine Republicans filed in the 15th. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { 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. color: #0645ad; Beth Van Duyne - Archive of Political Emails } } float: right; 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.. } Weve got drug cartels that are doing business in our street. font-weight: 300; Two anti-Muslim hate groups, ACT for Americaand the Center for Security Policy, have honored her with awards. Texas Rep. Beth Van Duyne, TPPF Launch Lawsuit Against CDC Mask Mandate I am truly honored and humbled. But she has also kept some of her signature confrontational style, often blasting national socialist Democrats on social media. Beth Van Duyne has won the Texas 24th District House race - Vox There were no districts where the same is true of Democratic candidates. Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. She has really built her political career on demonizing and spreading fear of American Muslims, said Syed, the CAIR-Texas DFW executive director. top: -5px; 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. .results_text { } She is a major racist. Staff Writer 1 Madison in playoff rematch, Police: Mans car shot at as he sat in driveway in far west Denton. Van Duyne also participated in a Homeland Security Forum in January 2017 sponsored by Texas state Rep. Kyle Biedermann. During a February 2015 interview with Glenn Beck, Van Duyne accused the imams associated with the tribunal of bypassing American courts. She did not respond to Hatewatchs emails asking for comment. border: 1px solid black !important; by Patrick Svitek If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, 2% of all votes cast for governor in the district in the last election, or 500, whichever is less, 5% of all votes cast for governor in the district in the last election, or 500, whichever is less, **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. .results_row td:first-child { Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. The Republican woman is running a campaign calling for local law enforcement to work closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportations. In 2018, she upset then incumbent Carrollton Republican Ron Simmons to win the state House District 65. } max-width: 600px; This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Howard University graduate and Chicago native has covered four presidential campaigns and written extensively about local, state and national politics. The mastermind behind anti-Sharia bills, David Yerushalmi, admitted the true intention of this legislation to The New York Timesin 2011. 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. overflow-x: scroll; } Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election. 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. line-height: 1.5em; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. } Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. } .percentage_number { [33], Van Duyne met her former husband, Chris "Casey" Wallach, while they were attending Cornell University. margin-top: 5px; https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/, See stories by Patrick Svitek | The Texas Tribune. Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. 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. 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. } .votebox_bp_logo { .race_header.libertarian { } 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. The post has since been taken down. background-color: #f4f4f4; Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne on Twitter: "A war is being waged against Syed said he hopes Van Duyne will focus on her constituents needs instead of ostracizing Muslim Americans. Democrats long argued Texas status as a swing state. max-width: 75px; [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. } You can catch Gromer every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on NBC 5's Lone Star Politics. background-color: #6db24f; Texans want and deserve a champion in Congress who will stand up and fight for them, Beckley said in news release. According to The Morning News, he met with Van Duyne before the event. } clear: both; } padding: 2px; 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. Staff Writer margin: 0 5px; An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. 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. [38], In February 2021, a man committed suicide by firearm outside of Van Duyne's home in Irving. .leg-hnt-flex-row { color: #6db24f; 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. left: 0px; column-count: auto; 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. } .inner_percentage { .votebox-results-cell--number { 04 Mar 2023 02:01:53
. height: 56px; The voter must sign a pledge stating the following (the language below is taken directly from state statutes):[1][2]. margin: 8px auto; 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. 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. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { .race_header { } 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. She never gave in, Rinaldi said of Van Duynes tenure as mayor. Sunny. She was an official in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Trump administration. .results_table_container { padding-bottom: 7px; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Meet Beth Van Duyne, bigot and Republican candidate Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. .votebox-scroll-container { .votebox-covid-disclaimer { vertical-align: middle; position: absolute; }); Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom [3] A member of the Republican Party, she was mayor of Irving from 2011 to 2017. font-style: italic; color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; padding-bottom: 5px; Beth Van Duyne Leaving HUD, Running for Kenny Marchant's District 24 The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. flex: 0 0 175px; She was Mayor of Irving. 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 is the representative for Texas 's 24 th congressional district ( view map ) and is a Republican. Representative Beth Van Duyne (1970 - ) In Congress 2021 - Present | Member Back to Member Detail Texas, District 24 The district map is not available. Beth has my Full Endorsement for Congress! Trump tweeted. [29] According to the Dallas Morning News, Van Duyne focused on public safety and the economy during the campaign. width: 100%; font-size: 0.9em; 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. [24] On criminal justice reform, Van Duyne stated her opposition to ending cash bail. font-size: 80%; } Choose wisely! width: 100% !important; 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. [16], In February 2017, Van Duyne announced she would not seek a third term as mayor. } letter-spacing: .04em; .non_result_row { Dec. 17, 20205 AM Central. border: 1px solid #999; margin: 0px 10px; .votebox-results-cell--number { [33] The proposed maps would draw her 2020 challenger's home out of the district. This year, 223 candidates filed to run for Texas 38 U.S. House districts, including 143 Republicans, 79 Democrats, and one independent candidate. [4] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. background-color: #003388; padding-left: 0; height: 56px; Van Duyne had the. } } padding-bottom: 0px; .inner_percentage.Republican { .non_result_row div { background-color: green;