Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. flex-direction: column; display: inline; letter-spacing: .04em; Learn more at texastribune.org. display: inline-block; 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. The Republican woman is running a campaign calling for local law enforcement to work closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in deportations. background-color: #6db24f; At least 10 states have enacted some form of an anti-Sharia-inspired bill. In addition to Gonzalezs and Doggetts districts, these included the newly-created 38th District and the 1st, 8th, and 30th districts. left: 0px; position: relative; 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. .votebox_legend { Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says. Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { The idea that Sharia is gaining a foothold in the United States is a long-running conspiracy theory pushed by anti-Muslim groups. The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Texas in 2022. background-color: green; 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. padding-bottom: 8px; } width: 100% !important; .election_results_text { The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state. display: block; background-color: #f0a236; SPLC is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 63-0598743), Get the latest investigative reporting from Hatewatch, Local Policing and Immigration Enforcement, Request for Legal Assistance Economic Justice. Both districts were open. If Twitter is any indication, Van Duyne may still position herself to become her partys antidote to the progressive Ocasio-Cortez, though shes remained mum on formal plans for a dueling squad. text-align: left; } .percentage_number { Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. color: #888; Her co-panelists included Nonie Darwish and Chris Gaubatz, two figures known for their anti-Muslim rhetoric. She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. She never gave in, Rinaldi said of Van Duynes tenure as mayor. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees. And she did display a preternatural ability to play one of Trump's favorite tunes . .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { .results_table_container { display: block; If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. float: left; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; .leg-hnt-flex-item { background-color: #6db24f; [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. } background-color: grey; .race_header.republican { font-weight: 300; } } .leg-hnt-border-top { 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. overflow-x: auto; .votebox-results-cell--check { 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. She also became a vocal opponent of sanctuary policies that shield unauthorized immigrants from federal immigration enforcement. padding-bottom: 8px; width: 100%; font-style: italic; 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. This is real city crime.. } letter-spacing: .03em; .leg-hnt-flex-row { Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. She was Mayor of Irving. letter-spacing: .03em; Those arent things were just making up. Learn more at texastribune.org. position: absolute; border: 1px solid #999; display: inline-block; } They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. background-color: #003388; Incumbent Beth Van Duyne defeated Nate Weymouth in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24 on March 1, 2022. } Shortly after, Gears successfully ran for mayor, allowing him to preside over the governing body Van Duyne had just joined. On Aug. 12, 2016, Lisa Piraneo, ACTs director of government relations, emailed Van Duyne to tell her that she would be honored with a special award at the conference. 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. Staff Writer . [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. In April, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee deemed it one of 22 battleground districts for the 2022 midterm elections. [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. background-color: #dac113; Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. } text-align: center; padding-right: 0.25em; [4] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me, Beckley says in the video. } margin: 8px auto; This year, 223 candidates filed to run for Texas 38 U.S. House districts, including 143 Republicans, 79 Democrats, and one independent candidate. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, font-size: 70%; overflow-x: auto; "[14][15] The entire suit was eventually dismissed by the judge, who ruled the plaintiffs had failed to prove officials discriminated against Mohamed. font-weight: 200; color: #fff; .race_header.democratic { justify-content: center; 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%; Van Duyne did Great things as Mayor of Irving, Texas, with my Administration. 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 . font-size: 16px; .race_header.libertarian { Democrats long argued Texas status as a swing state. [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. background-color: #ccc; Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. 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 .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { "Representative Van Duyne" redirects here. padding-bottom: 0px; Van Duynes supporters expect shell bring her brand of outspoken conservative fire with her to the Capitol. height: 100%; background-color: #db0000; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { 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. Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. jfields@dentonrc.com, A long time coming: No. Flynn previously was an adviser to ACTs board of directors. .votebox-results-cell--number { } Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. These bills aim to prevent state courts from applying foreign law. background-color: #003388; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { padding:7px 8px 8px; Weve got drug cartels that are doing business in our street. 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: #003388; break-inside: avoid-column; Unit 830. Her professional career has largely been in marketing and communications. She told The Texas Tribune at the time that the job overlapped a lot with what mayors do. Syed said he hopes Van Duyne will focus on her constituents needs instead of ostracizing Muslim Americans. padding-left: 10px; margin-top: 5px; .non_result_row div { You have permission to edit this article. } } margin-right: 10px; Beth Van Duyne ( Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 24th Congressional District. She is a Strong Conservative who supports Border Security, Loves our Military, Vets, and supports your #2A. 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. That is why Trump gave her a job. Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. font-style: italic; .results_table { The table below displays the officeholders in Texas' top four state executive offices as of November 2022. } Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. Even with a presidential endorsement up her sleeve, all signs pointed to Van Duynes race being one of the most competitive in Texas. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { width: 100% The people spoke loud and clear that theyre ready for a change, Van Duyne said after her first mayoral victory. She always stood her ground and had principles, and that will be her biggest asset in Congress.. } vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12px; 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. Van Duyne was frequently on the losing end of council votes, but her conservative stances, steadfast convictions and watchdog mentality won her fervent supporters. The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell background-color: #6db24f; letter-spacing: 0.03em; Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. .census-table-section-header { [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. vertical-align: top; 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. [16], In February 2017, Van Duyne announced she would not seek a third term as mayor. 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. I am truly honored and humbled. This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election. .non_result_row div { High around 75F. padding-top: 8px; .votebox-scroll-container { As of November 2022, Texas was a Republican trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. Gaffney, the founder and executive chairman of the Center for Security Policy, is well-known for engaging in anti-Muslim conspiracy theories. height: 50px; For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages: .votebox { Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. font-size: 12px; margin-right: 12px; The results have been certified. 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. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } column-gap: 1em; font-size: 80%; 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. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Texas, click here. max-width: 600px; } font-weight: 100; 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. .votebox { .census-table-census-item { font-weight: 300; } .inner_percentage.Republican { } .race_footer { } For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article. } Send them to HWeditor@splcenter.org and follow us on Twitter @Hatewatch. Texas gained two U.S. House districts following the 2020 census. After the conservative squad appeared on Fox & Friends last year, Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar said in a tweet that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery., Van Duyne responded: Socialism is the severest form of treachery., Socialism is the severest form of treachery. background-color: green; } 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. .census-table-container { background: #4c4c4c; [5] She defeated Gears in a rematch in 2014. .leg-hnt-flex-column { font-size: 12px; overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden; Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) announced today that Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has been awarded $35,000,0. by Alex Samuels position: relative; box-sizing: border-box; While that anti-Sharia bill in Texas died, a similar law passed in 2017. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Show us with your support. A similar state law eventually passed in 2017. } She was accused of fear mongering after referring to Mohameds clock as a hoax bomb, which contradicted the conclusions of Irving police. .leg-hnt-district-container { .inner_percentage.Democratic { Staff Writer By Brooke Colombo I've been asked what prompted me to run for public office; the answer is simple - my children. background-color: #db0000; Van Duyne has not commented on Beckleys challenge. Van Duyne was among officials sued for defamation by Mohameds family, though the suit was later dismissed.
.placeholder {} [29] According to the Dallas Morning News, Van Duyne focused on public safety and the economy during the campaign. letter-spacing: .04em; } Choose wisely! .outer_percentage { } .votebox-results-cell--check { That is why the Texas Border Plan I helped develop designates the cartels as terrorist organizations. 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. overflow: hidden; .non_result_row th { Beth is incredibly brave, Flynn said. 2 Carter, Mean Green softball splits day with win over Iowa State, loss to Arkansas. 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. top: -1px; } } 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. } text-align: left !important; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { 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. Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton.
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