The Dallas County Republican Party and Republican Party of Texas did not return requests for comment. Elections must be decided by counting votes box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: top; Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. font-size: 20px; } The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. } . letter-spacing: 0.03em; Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. margin-bottom:16px; 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 fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. Six districts were open, meaning no incumbent filed to run. Learn more at texastribune.org. Her professional career has largely been in marketing and communications. February 23, 2023 Van Duyne, Williams, and Luetkemeyer Lead Committee on Small Business Oversight of the Biden Administration's Harmful Regulatory Agenda According to The Morning News, he met with Van Duyne before the event. Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. .votebox { 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. This was the same number as 2012, the previous post-redistricting cycle, and 2020. height: 56px; Van Duyne is the representative for Texas 's 24 th congressional district ( view map ) and is a Republican. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. If they wont go back home to do the work for the people, Im proud to do my part to send them back.. background-color: grey; font-weight: normal !important; padding-left: 0; font-weight: normal !important; color: white; There were no districts where the same is true of Democratic candidates. .census-table-widget { } .votebox-scroll-container { } 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. I've been asked what prompted me to run for public office; the answer is simple - my children. 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-weight: 200; This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. padding: 0.5em 1em; Her co-panelists included Nonie Darwish and Chris Gaubatz, two figures known for their anti-Muslim rhetoric. Beckley is the second serious Democratic opponent that Van Duyne has attracted. 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. .leg-hnt-leadership > div { Ahead of the crowded March primary, Trump endorsed her congressional bid. She is a major racist. Throughout her campaign, Van Duyne emphasized relatability, highlighting that shes a single mother. max-height: 580px; 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. color: #6db24f; 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. margin-bottom: 4px; } background-color: #f4f4f4; The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. Gaffney, the founder and executive chairman of the Center for Security Policy, is well-known for engaging in anti-Muslim conspiracy theories. She was given the groups National Security Patriot Award. } color:white; Beth is incredibly brave, Flynn said. Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. 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. margin-right: 12px; Texas presidential election results (1900-2020), The table below details demographic data in Texas and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019. } } by Alex Samuels 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. 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. Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. 2 Carter, Mean Green softball splits day with win over Iowa State, loss to Arkansas. 1 Madison in playoff rematch, Police: Mans car shot at as he sat in driveway in far west Denton. background: #4c4c4c; Staff Writer America's Fentanyl crisis is a deliberate attack being waged by the CCP and Mexican drug cartels against our people. Flynn previously was an adviser to ACTs board of directors. Van Duyne used the opportunity to urge lawmakers to investigate the tribunal, according to The Dallas Morning News. position: relative; background-color: #f9d334; 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. Make no mistake: There are gangs. .inner_percentage.Green { But her time in Irving politics brought her both fame and infamy depending on the political leanings of the observer. background-color: #db0000; font-style: italic; A similar state law eventually passed in 2017. It went into effect February 2, 2021, and remains "'unless modified or rescinded' or 'until the Secretary of . overflow: hidden; font-weight: 300; display: block; 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.. Dallas, TX 75254. 206 comments 87% Upvoted This thread is archived Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. } Get exclusive, in-depth coverage of the University of North Texas athletics teams in this weekly newsletter. width: 100%; Source. He originally is from Fort Wayne, Indiana. [11][12] She was named as a co-defendant in a defamation lawsuit initiated by Mohamed's father. Voters do not have to register with a party in advance in order to participate in that party's primary. I strongly believe that government should be limited and that it should be focused on helping those that need it the most, she said. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { } 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. } 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. } (Trump pardoned Flynn late last month.). Van Duyne ( Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 24th Congressional District. I've been asked what prompted me to run for public office; the answer is simple - my children. } Two years later she beat Republican challenger Kronda Thimesch, who is running again for the seat in 2022. 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. 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. .votebox { } External Relations: Moira Delaney Hannah Nelson Caroline Presnell .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { } document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.remove('leg-hnt-hide'); "Representative Van Duyne" redirects here. Texas state Rep. Michelle Beckley on Tuesday announced that shes challenging incumbent Republican Beth Van Duyne for Congress. padding-left: 0; background-color: #003388; } z-index:1; Syed said he hopes Van Duyne will focus on her constituents needs instead of ostracizing Muslim Americans. max-width: 600px; } 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. } She assumed office on January 3, 2021. font-style: italic; .race_header.republican { font-size: 110%; 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. The Howard University graduate and Chicago native has covered four presidential campaigns and written extensively about local, state and national politics. } margin-right: 10px; } margin: 0; padding: 2px; } .leg-hnt-district-container { } Van Duyne did Great things as Mayor of Irving, Texas, with my Administration. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. display: block; Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. 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. 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. } padding-left: 16px; width: 100%; [27] Van Duyne called Valenzuela a "coward" for not campaigning in person amid the pandemic. Texans want and deserve a champion in Congress who will stand up and fight for them, Beckley said in news release. margin-top: 16px; A rail strike wouldn't just disrupt Christmas shopping, it would be a national security crisis. } padding-left: 16px; } Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. [5] They have two children,[37] and divorced in 2012 after being married for 17 years. 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.. The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. As of November 2022, Texas was a Republican trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. border: 1px solid #aaa; overflow-y: hidden; In the lead-up to Nov. 3, the elections handicapper Sabatos Crystal Ball argued the district leaned Democratic. font-style: italic; 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. Gromer Jeffers Jr., political writer. July 20, 20219 AM Central. font-weight: bold; Its changing demographics made it one of the most racially diverse battlegrounds in the state and appear more competitive. } } Van Duyne is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? With her run-off election behind her, Valenzuela will be competing against Beth Van Duyne. While that anti-Sharia bill in Texas died, a similar law passed in 2017. Such bills are superfluous because while judges may take foreign law into account, the U.S. Constitution would supersede the application of any foreign law based on religion. But Van Duyne easily sailed through a five-way primary to win the Republican nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper {