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. For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article. display: table; According to The Dallas Morning News, she was dissatisfied. Gears was elected mayor in 2005. .census-table-header { column-width: 175px; For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages: .votebox { font-weight: 200; 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. } 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? } Van Duyne was frequently on the losing end of council votes, but her conservative stances, steadfast convictions and watchdog mentality won her fervent supporters. margin-bottom: 0px; Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says in the video. padding-top: 8px; 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. 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. 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. She also graduated from Cornell University, magna cum laude, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in city and regional planning, government, and law. position: absolute;
. Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. 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. https://www.texastribune.org/2021/07/20/texas-michelle-beckley-beth-van-duyne/, See stories by Patrick Svitek | The Texas Tribune. letter-spacing: .04em; 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. But Van Duyne remains controversial in North Texas years after she was harshly criticized for espousing baseless beliefs about Shariah law in the region while she was mayor. Van Duyne ( Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 24th Congressional District. background-color: green; .non_result_row th { } Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. font-weight: normal !important; We live in a very fragile time for our nation, our families, and the future of the . Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. .inner_percentage { 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. } Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) announced today that Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has been awarded $35,000,0. border-top: 1px solid #ccc; } 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 was among officials sued for defamation by Mohameds family, though the suit was later dismissed. The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. But shell arrive in the Capitol no stranger to using a single seat of political power to staunchly push her principles, toppling established opponents or garnering national attention. 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. 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. juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, By John Fields width: 350px; Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. [29] According to the Dallas Morning News, Van Duyne focused on public safety and the economy during the campaign. 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. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. overflow-y: hidden; background-color: #003388; 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. font-style: italic; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; jfields@dentonrc.com, A long time coming: No. max-width: 500px; color: #0645ad; document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.add('leg-hnt-hide'); A bird shop owner from Carrollton, Beckley is in her second term in the Texas Legislature. } width: 35px !important; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { .results_table_container { Texas' 24th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary). [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. left: 0; 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. max-width: 75px; margin-bottom: .75em; font-weight: 100; "Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me," Beckley says. Do you value our journalism? .inner_percentage.Libertarian { 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. } } } } Van Duyne's public clash with the local tribunal more than four years ago gained her fame among anti-Muslim figures and some right-wing pundits. 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. padding-bottom: 8px; } margin-bottom:16px; z-index:1; .inner_percentage.Democratic { She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. background-color: #db0000; font-weight: 200; } flex-wrap: wrap; Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. margin-right: 10px; The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. display: flex; letter-spacing: .03em; Two anti-Muslim hate groups, ACT for Americaand the Center for Security Policy, have honored her with awards. .placeholder {} LBJ said, we do not choose to be the guardians of the gate, but there is not one else but us.. 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. 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.". display: inline-block; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { 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. Gaffney, the founder and executive chairman of the Center for Security Policy, is well-known for engaging in anti-Muslim conspiracy theories. 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[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. 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. background-color: #6db24f; column-gap: 1em; 100% remote. padding-top: 3px; margin: 8px auto; Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. text-align: center; The very fabric of our nation is under attack, and Im running for Congress to save it.. width: 100% !important; document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); } The complaint, launched by the TPPF Legal Counsel, TPPF's executive director Rob Henneke, and Rep. Beth Van Duyne, details the history of the year-long mandate, which CDC chief of staff Sherri Berger, who is listed as a defendant in the complaint, issued January 29, 2021. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { } border: 1px solid #999; Beth is incredibly brave, Flynn said. 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 . Van Duyne's first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. It went into effect February 2, 2021, and remains "'unless modified or rescinded' or 'until the Secretary of . .votebox-results-cell--number { 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. [24] The Atlantic has described Van Duyne as "the new face of Trumpism in Texas. 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. font-size: 12px; 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. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { .results_table_container { margin-right: 12px; 206 comments 87% Upvoted This thread is archived } .results_text { margin: 5px auto; } display: block; padding-left: 0; High around 75F. } margin-top: 16px; Staff Writer Van Duyne did Great things as Mayor of Irving, Texas, with my Administration. He originally is from Fort Wayne, Indiana. border: 1px solid #aaa; 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. The best stories from KERA sent to your inbox. flex: 0 0 150px; .votebox-results-metadata { One of the key players in the development project gave Gears hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign donations in his bid to keep his seat. } } State Rep. Michelle Beckley, D-Carrollton, speaks with reporters at the Texas Capitol. This page focuses on Texas' 24th Congressional District Republican primary. by Patrick Svitek .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { State Rep. Michelle Beckley, D-Carrollton, speaks with reporters at the Texas Capitol. display: inline-block; text-align: left !important; 2 Carter, Mean Green softball splits day with win over Iowa State, loss to Arkansas. width: 100% padding-bottom: 8px; .election_results_text { } . background-color: #f9d334; font-weight: 100; color: #0645ad; border-radius: 50%; The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos. 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. Patrick Svitek is a reporter for the Texas Tribune. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { .census-table-widget { This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. [4] In 1986, her family moved to Irving, Texas. "Representative Van Duyne" redirects here. .electionsectionheading { font-size: 70%; 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 has not commented on Beckleys challenge. Van Duyne also participated in a Homeland Security Forum in January 2017 sponsored by Texas state Rep. Kyle Biedermann. Valenzuela has spoken out on the current economy and how she had to navigate it when she left college. Fifteen candidates each filed to run in the 15th and 30th Districts, more than any other. The two then spent years publicly clashing at council meetings on everything from illegal immigration to the definition of apartments. height: 56px; margin-top: 0px; } display: inline; height: 100%; [33], Van Duyne met her former husband, Chris "Casey" Wallach, while they were attending Cornell University. .leg-hnt-district-container { Texas Party Control: 1992-2022 Choose wisely! The mastermind behind anti-Sharia bills, David Yerushalmi, admitted the true intention of this legislation to The New York Timesin 2011. } Meet Beth Van Duyne Van Duyne, 49, was born in Albany, N.Y. She put herself through Cornell University. .percentage_number { Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. Make no mistake: There are gangs. .votebox-scroll-container { font-size: 16px; padding:7px 8px 8px; What can we, as people of her district, do to remove/discipline her for not doing her duty? This is real city crime.. 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. Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. 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. 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. Rep. Beth Van Duyne: Justice Department aims to threaten parents into submission. Her professional career has largely been in marketing and communications. display: inline-block; .leg-hnt-border-top { width: 100%; position: relative; } .votebox { 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. Van Duynes first run at politics came in 2004, when she successfully ousted incumbent Irving City Council member Herbert Gears. width: 100%; Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. She recounted in a campaign ad how she battled with her health insurance company after it denied coverage for surgery for her newborn daughter. font-size: 1.25em; height: 50px; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { 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. } She is seeking the Republican nomination for Texas 24th Congressional District after Rep. Kenny Marchant announced he wouldn't run for re-election. .leg-hnt-leadership > div { if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .leg-hnt-container { .inner_percentage.Libertarian { } margin: 3px 0; top: 0px; The voter must sign a pledge stating the following (the language below is taken directly from state statutes):[1][2]. background-color: #ccc; Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. .results_row td:first-child { The boundaries for her 24th District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are likely to change before the 2022 election due to redistricting. And shes an ardent supporter of Trump, under whom she worked as a Department of Housing and Urban Development administrator. 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. Phone: (972) 966-5500 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. Dec. 17, 20205 AM Central. } 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.. } 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. A war is being waged against us and we're losing 10s of thousands of lives. } Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. } box-sizing: border-box; .leg-hnt-leadership-title { In addition to Gonzalezs and Doggetts districts, these included the newly-created 38th District and the 1st, 8th, and 30th districts. top: -5px; letter-spacing: .04em; } 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.