Learn more at texastribune.org. And shes an ardent supporter of Trump, under whom she worked as a Department of Housing and Urban Development administrator. High around 75F. } text-align: left; The best stories from KERA sent to your inbox. overflow-x: scroll; 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. Choose wisely! text-align: center; Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. text-align: center; padding-left: 0.25em; The results have been certified. Two years later she beat Republican challenger Kronda Thimesch, who is running again for the seat in 2022. To be sure, Van Duyne will be a freshman member of the chambers minority party when she is sworn in next month. Learn more at texastribune.org. font-size: 1.25em; Weve got sex trafficking, she told The Morning News. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. .votebox-scroll-container { text-align: center; } max-width: 600px; .census-table-source { @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { } } font-size: 16px; The Dallas County Republican Party and Republican Party of Texas did not return requests for comment. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { .indicate_scroll { Van Duyne used the opportunity to urge lawmakers to investigate the tribunal, according to The Dallas Morning News. 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. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. A similar state law eventually passed in 2017. Whew! Nine Democrats and six Republicans filed in the 30th. }
. 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. She graduated from Greenhill School in Addison, Texas. margin-bottom: -2px !important; https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/, See stories by Patrick Svitek | The Texas Tribune. !function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data["datawrapper-height"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var a in e.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r
.results_table_container { } 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. z-index:1; Ponder's season comes to a close on Hooks' double-overtime buzzer beater, No. font-style: italic; Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. We won't share it with anyone else. } [33] The proposed maps would draw her 2020 challenger's home out of the district. 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. padding-bottom: 7px; padding:7px 8px 8px; https://t.co/m2U0mWIYGr. .outer_percentage { } Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) announced today that Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has been awarded $35,000,0. .race_header.democratic { Beth Van Duyne has spent the past seven months spreading Donald Trumps big lie and undermining our fair and free elections. During the ACT event, Flynn likened Islam to a cancer, the paper reported, and accused it of being a political ideology that hides behind being a religion.". } Van Duyne had the. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { 14 Aubrey's deepest-ever playoff runs ends at hands of No. 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. 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 did Great things as Mayor of Irving, Texas, with my Administration. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { color: #6db24f; America's Fentanyl crisis is a deliberate attack being waged by the CCP and Mexican drug cartels against our people. For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages: .votebox { color: #6db24f; z-index:1; padding-bottom: 5px; Site Content Legislation Committee Reports Committee Meetings Committee Publications Congressional Record Congressional Record Index Members Nominations Treaty Documents House Communications Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. font-size: 12px; [24] The Atlantic has described Van Duyne as "the new face of Trumpism in Texas. 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. } 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. 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. They were sick of all talk and no action.. } } } An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. The Republican woman is running a campaign calling for local law enforcement to work closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportations. Two years later she beat Republican challenger Kronda Thimesch, who is running again for the seat in 2022. 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. Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state. Texas Party Control: 1992-2022 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. And last month, she defeated Democrat Candace Valenzuela for control of the suburban U.S. House district. max-width: 75px; She then launched a campaign against Gears for the mayoral post. Van Duyne is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. 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. .race_header.green { Texas House Democrat Michelle Beckley announces run against Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne. 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. font-size: 110%; Six districts were open, meaning no incumbent filed to run. The tribunal is a faith-based arbiter offering nonbinding resolutions to civil disputes. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. 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. Meet Beth Van Duyne, bigot and Republican candidate (Original post) 1. } display: inline-block; width: 350px; But Beckley could have a tough race against Van Duyne, who is a former Irving. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. [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. The purpose was heuristic to get people asking this question, What is Sharia? . letter-spacing: 0.03em; Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. [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. 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. But her time in Irving politics brought her both fame and infamy depending on the political leanings of the observer. padding-left: 16px; } display: flex; } [30] During the campaign, approximately $7.6 million was spent on advertisements against Van Duyne and $7.9 million on advertisements against Valenzuela. Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. Whether Van Duyne will benefit in the next few years from her vigorous defense of Trump isnt immediately clear. The very fabric of our nation is under attack, and Im running for Congress to save it.. [22], In the general election, Van Duyne faced the Democratic nominee, Candace Valenzuela, a former Carrollton-Farmers Branch school board member. margin: 5px auto; 100% remote. position: relative; A month after Trumps election, ACT braggedabouthaving a direct line to the White House. Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election. } display: block; .results_row.winner { overflow-y: hidden; background-color: #6db24f; } Both districts were open. Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. Flynn was later named Trumps national security adviser, though his tenure lasted about a month and he eventually pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with the Russian ambassador. background-color: grey; font-style: italic; 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. Former Irving mayor Beth Van Duyne, a Republican running for U.S. House Texas District 24, says hello to 2 yr-old Nissi Hernandez, daughter of Texas House of Representatives District 105. clear: both; margin: 8px auto; The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state. height: 22px; 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 [27] Van Duyne praised the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic. background-color: #003388; Sunny. The table below displays the officeholders in Texas' top four state executive offices as of November 2022. Van Duyne ( Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 24th Congressional District. It would be a privilege to attend. Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. Show us with your support. Flynn previously was an adviser to ACTs board of directors. 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. flex-direction: column; Texans want and deserve a champion in Congress who will stand up and fight for them, Beckley said in news release. text-align: center; top: -1px; We live in a very fragile time for our nation, our families, and the future of the . Incumbent Beth Van Duyne defeated Nate Weymouth in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24 on March 1, 2022. width: 90%; Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. 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. 206 comments 87% Upvoted This thread is archived font-size: 20px; margin-top: 16px; vertical-align: top; Van Duyne was among officials sued for defamation by Mohameds family, though the suit was later dismissed. } position: relative; text-align: left !important; .votebox { Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. margin-bottom: 4px; Fifteen candidates each filed to run in the 15th and 30th Districts, more than any other. margin-right: 12px; [16], In February 2017, Van Duyne announced she would not seek a third term as mayor. What makes Van Duyne so formidable and such a potential threat to Democrats in the future is that she has managed to win the admiration of the Trump base while bolstering the GOPs appeal to the constituency that he repelled: suburban women. 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. 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. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. padding-top: 5px; font-weight: 300; 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. overflow-y: hidden; Beth has my Full Endorsement for Congress! Trump tweeted. background-color: #D9D9D9; height: 22px; .inner_percentage.Republican { .inner_percentage.Democratic { margin-bottom:16px; Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. column-width: 175px; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; [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. That is why the Texas Border Plan I helped develop designates the cartels as terrorist organizations. padding-left: 10px; position: absolute; The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. As a former mayor, I understand the impact a rail strike . Beckley would join former Marine Derrik Gay in the Democratic primary. } Texas' 24th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary). Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0; display: inline-block; * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." Its adherents call it Sharia.. 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But she has also kept some of her signature confrontational style, often blasting national socialist Democrats on social media. background-color: #ccf; 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.. She told The Texas Tribune at the time that the job overlapped a lot with what mayors do. } top: -1px; The idea that Sharia is gaining a foothold in the United States is a long-running conspiracy theory pushed by anti-Muslim groups. In April, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee deemed it one of 22 battleground districts for the 2022 midterm elections. } .outer_percentage { Her current term ends on January 3, 2025. Information below was calculated on Jan. 27, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time. 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. margin-bottom: 4px; 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. jfields@dentonrc.com, A long time coming: No. break-inside: avoid-column; } .inner_percentage { The former Irving mayor won a North Texas congressional seat in November. [38], In February 2021, a man committed suicide by firearm outside of Van Duyne's home in Irving. .results_table { Updated at 4:24 p.m. with new information. letter-spacing: 0.03em; width: 100%; overflow-y: auto; She was accused of fear mongering after referring to Mohameds clock as a hoax bomb, which contradicted the conclusions of Irving police. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. } margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; An amendment specifically targeting Sharia law that passed in Oklahoma was overturnedbya federal court in 2013 after it was found to be unconstitutional. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { display: flex; You can catch Gromer every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on NBC 5's Lone Star Politics. font-size: 12px; } } .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { 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. 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. Van Duyne stepped down from the council in 2010, and successfully ran for mayor against Gears in the 2011 election. } If they wont go back home to do the work for the people, Im proud to do my part to send them back.. 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. } 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.. The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Texas in the 2022 election cycle. [6] This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.[7]. With her run-off election behind her, Valenzuela will be competing against Beth Van Duyne. border: 1px solid #999; [11][12] She was named as a co-defendant in a defamation lawsuit initiated by Mohamed's father. She is a Strong Conservative who supports Border Security, Loves our Military, Vets, and supports your #2A. Van Duyne's first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. [5] They have two children,[37] and divorced in 2012 after being married for 17 years. padding-bottom: 7px; External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell float: right; width: 50px; color: #0645ad; In 2018, she upset then incumbent Carrollton Republican Ron Simmons to win the state House District 65. margin-right: 12px; column-count: auto; border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; July 20, 20219 AM Central. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.add('leg-hnt-hide'); Gaffney, the founder and executive chairman of the Center for Security Policy, is well-known for engaging in anti-Muslim conspiracy theories. } column-rule: 1px solid #aaa; People talk about, Oh youre so brave, Van Duyne said during a 2015 speaking engagement, according to The Morning News. The mastermind behind anti-Sharia bills, David Yerushalmi, admitted the true intention of this legislation to The New York Timesin 2011. 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.. letter-spacing: 0.03em; } } .race_footer { [17][18], After Kenny Marchant announced in August 2019 that he would not seek reelection to the United States House of Representatives, Van Duyne resigned from HUD so that she could run to succeed Marchant in representing Texas's 24th congressional district, a suburban stretch between Dallas and Fort Worth, including parts of Denton, Dallas, and Tarrant counties. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { 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. 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.
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