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. .votebox-scroll-container { } Meet Beth Van Duyne Van Duyne, 49, was born in Albany, N.Y. She put herself through Cornell University. letter-spacing: 0.03em; } .votebox-covid-disclaimer { As a former mayor, I understand the impact a rail strike . Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. Nine Democrats and six Republicans filed in the 30th. color: #888; max-width: 600px; During that election cycle, she was one of 12 Texas Democrats to win seats. padding-left: 8px; } Van Duyne had the. position: absolute; [5] Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress in 2022. .results_text { } I've been asked what prompted me to run for public office; the answer is simple - my children. Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. margin: 5px auto; Morning brief: Is Denton's tiny home plan a teardown? 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.. Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Beth Dellea Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Eric Lotto Joseph Sanchez. Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. 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. Those arent things were just making up. Updated at 4:24 p.m. with new information. padding-bottom: 7px; This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/. } by Alex Samuels font-size: 2em; width: 100% !important; } [7] She ran against Gears in the 2004 election, and won. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. width: 50px; My name is Beth Van Duyne and I'm running for Congress because I know the people of the 24th District deserve to have a strong, principled voice in Congress. font-weight: 300; If they wont go back home to do the work for the people, Im proud to do my part to send them back.. 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. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Texas State Legislature as of November 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 Democratic target. 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. Three years of Democratic trifectasTwenty years of Republican trifectas .inner_percentage.Democratic { background-color: #ccc; There were no districts where the same is true of Democratic candidates. padding-left: 0; width: 100%; .outer_percentage { 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. height: 22px; She has served since Jan 3, 2021. } .votebox_legend { .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { If this thing passed in every state without any friction, it would have not served its purpose, he told the newspaper. .leg-hnt-leadership > div { letter-spacing: .03em; .race_header.republican { padding-bottom: 0px; Two anti-Muslim hate groups, ACT for Americaand the Center for Security Policy, have honored her with awards. Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. 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. Her votes occurred hours after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The two then spent years publicly clashing at council meetings on everything from illegal immigration to the definition of apartments. And last month, she defeated Democrat Candace Valenzuela for control of the suburban U.S. House district. .non_result_row th { For her efforts, Van Duyne was honored by the national ACT for America organization during its annual conference in Washington in 2016. padding-left: 0.25em; Patrick Svitek is a reporter for the Texas Tribune. overflow-x: auto; https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/, See stories by Patrick Svitek | The Texas Tribune. She is a major racist. 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. 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. Also during her tenure, Irving was named one of the best cities for job growth, as well as the fifth safest city in the U.S. 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, said former state Rep. Matt Rinaldi of Irving, a longtime friend of Van Duynes. 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. font-weight: bold; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } Texas' 24th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary). vertical-align: top; PolitiFact found claimsof a Sharia court taking root in Texas to be false. Its changing demographics made it one of the most racially diverse battlegrounds in the state and appear more competitive. Elections must be decided by counting votes } Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. margin-bottom:16px; if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { 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. My role working for the community will change, but I'm not saying goodbye at all, she told The Morning News when she announced she wasnt seeking a third term. https://t.co/m2U0mWIYGr. Invalid password or account does not exist. Do you value our journalism? .results_table_container { Van Duyne served for two terms before stepping down in 2010. 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. margin-bottom: 0px; Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. Earlier this year, Van Duyne, a freshman lawmaker, voted to object to the Pennsylvania presidential results, but supported certifying the Arizona results. .votebox-results-metadata-p { font-weight: 200; Van Duyne responded to Piraneo that Aug. 18, writing: Thank you very much for the invitation and acknowledgement. In June 2015, Van Duyne received an award from the Center for Security Policy, a group known for publishing dubious reports about Muslims and Sharia. Flynn previously was an adviser to ACTs board of directors. color:white; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { } .leg-hnt-leadership { Van Duyne used the opportunity to urge lawmakers to investigate the tribunal, according to The Dallas Morning News. Even her detractors are cautiously optimistic about her political future. background-color: #f9d334; The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. font-size: 20px; Van Duyne's first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. top: 2px; For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Texas, click here. .leg-hnt-leadership-title { } 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. Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. [24] On criminal justice reform, Van Duyne stated her opposition to ending cash bail. } Choose wisely! padding-bottom: 8px; 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. .inner_percentage { By Brooke Colombo Beckley unveiled her plans in a video filmed inside a hotel room in the nation's capital, where House Democrats fled earlier this month to break quorum in protest of Republicans' priority . That is so ugly. But Van Duyne easily sailed through a five-way primary to win the Republican nomination to replace U.S. Rep. 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[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. Get the latest politics news from North Texas and beyond. } Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 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. width: 100% font-size: 12px; Show us with your support. margin: 3px 0; [33], Van Duyne met her former husband, Chris "Casey" Wallach, while they were attending Cornell University. font-weight: 500; } .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { 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: left !important; } 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. .census-table-census-item { .results_row td:first-child { display: table; Dallas District Office Coming Soon. The best stories from KERA sent to your inbox. text-align: left; .leg-hnt-district-number { Make sure you're prepared with the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage of Denton County's key races, and the candidates in the running for them. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.add('leg-hnt-hide'); vertical-align: middle; width: 35px !important; font-size: 12px; Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. 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. With her run-off election behind her, Valenzuela will be competing against Beth Van Duyne. 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. Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. 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. .results_row { margin-bottom:16px; Learn more at texastribune.org. .results_table { 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. margin-bottom: 0px; If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. position: absolute; As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. Phone: (972) 966-5500 [27] Van Duyne praised the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic. 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. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } max-height: 580px; Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. 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Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving . padding-right: 0.25em; } .race_footer { margin-bottom: 4px; 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. You have permission to edit this article. 04 Mar 2023 02:01:53 color: #0645ad; This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. He graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. font-weight: 300; Source. color:white; She was an official in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Trump administration. } background-color: #ccf; position: absolute; Show us with your support. } .non_result_row div { [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. } } Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. padding-bottom: 7px; Supporters are hopeful shell bring her firebrand conservatism to the halls of Congress. margin: 0 5px; She then launched a campaign against Gears for the mayoral post. Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch .leg-hnt-hide { 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. .votebox { Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj } . flex: 0 0 175px; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { In the lead-up to Nov. 3, the elections handicapper Sabatos Crystal Ball argued the district leaned Democratic. width: 350px; Create a password that only you will remember. Van Duynes supporters expect shell bring her brand of outspoken conservative fire with her to the Capitol. 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.