Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. Show us with your support. font-style: italic; But on Tuesday she introduced a resolution urging the U.S. House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms, Capitol Police, and Department of Justice to assist Texas authorities in returning the more than 50 Texas House members who broke quorum back to the Texas Capitol.

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   .placeholder {} 		z-index:1; Get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County in your inbox twice a month, with a focus on the housing market. 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. 		position: relative; 	} 		border: 1px solid #999;          Shortly after, Gears successfully ran for mayor, allowing him to preside over the governing body Van Duyne had just joined. By Brooke Colombo Texans want and deserve a champion in Congress who will stand up and fight for them, Beckley said in news release. 		width: 100% 		font-size: 12px; She also graduated from Cornell University, magna cum laude, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in city and regional planning, government, and law. 	.inner_percentage.Republican { She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. 		text-align: left; 		background-color: #db0000; Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. 	.inner_percentage.Democratic { We know that she has a long history of utilizing Islamophobia and anti-Muslim bigotry for her own short-term political benefit, and we hope now that shes in Congress that she will actually serve as a representative for all of her constituents and not just some of her constituents, said Faizan Syed, the executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Texas DFW, a chapter of the largest civil liberties and advocacy organization for Muslims in America. 	.votebox_legend { 		font-weight: 500; She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. 		letter-spacing: 0.03em; Beckley first won her state House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Rep. Ron Simmons of Carrollton. 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Thimesch is running again for the seat in 2022. Beckley would join former Marine Derrik Gay in the Democratic primary. But her time in Irving politics brought her both fame and infamy  depending on the political leanings of the observer. 	} 		break-inside: avoid-column; 		height: 50px; 	.inner_percentage.Green { State Rep. Michelle Beckley, D-Carrollton, speaks with reporters at the Texas Capitol. 	} The voter must sign a pledge stating the following (the language below is taken directly from state statutes):[1][2]. 		margin: 0; 		padding-top: 3px; The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos. Incumbent Beth Van Duyne advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24. 	.results_row.winner { 	} The very fabric of our nation is under attack, and Im running for Congress to save it.. 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. 		padding-top: 3px; 		text-align: center; And last month, she defeated Democrat Candace Valenzuela for control of the suburban U.S. House district. 		font-weight: 200; 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.. Staff Writer 		top: 2px; 	.leg-hnt-leadership { But Van Duyne easily sailed through a five-way primary to win the Republican nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell. A rail strike wouldn't just disrupt Christmas shopping, it would be a national security crisis. 	.race_header.libertarian { She was given the groups National Security Patriot Award.  		} by Alex Samuels 		width: 100%; A Republican Party primary took place on March 1, 2022, in Texas' 24th Congressional District to determine which Republican candidate would run in the district's general election on November 8, 2022. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 	} 		margin-bottom: -2px !important; She was Mayor of Irving. [38], In February 2021, a man committed suicide by firearm outside of Van Duyne's home in Irving. 		if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640341cb7da21').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { Van Duyne is one of two Texas Republicans whom the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting for reelection. Weve got drug cartels that are doing business in our street. 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: block; In the lead-up to Nov. 3, the elections handicapper Sabatos Crystal Ball argued the district leaned Democratic. 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 . 		position: relative; The Howard University graduate and Chicago native has covered four presidential campaigns and written extensively about local, state and national politics. 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. A month after Trumps election,  ACT braggedabouthaving a direct line to the White House. 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. This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election. 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. 04 Mar 2023 02:01:53 		background-color: #f9d334; 		padding:7px 8px 8px; 	} 		background-color: #6db24f; Learn more at texastribune.org. 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. 		width: 50%; 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. 		padding: 2px 0; 		font-size: 12px; 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. 
 We live in a very fragile time for our nation, our families, and the future of the . 		width: 100%;  		text-align: left !important; 	.race_footer { That is so ugly. [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. 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 10 percentage points more Republican than the national average. 	.results_table { 		width: 50px; 206 comments 87% Upvoted This thread is archived  Earlier this year, Van Duyne, a freshman lawmaker, voted to object to the Pennsylvania presidential results, but supported certifying the Arizona results. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 	} At least 10 states have enacted some form of an anti-Sharia-inspired bill. 				overflow-y: auto; 		position: relative; The results have been certified. Incumbent Beth Van Duyne  defeated Nate Weymouth in the  Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 24 on March 1, 2022. 			event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; 	.votebox-scroll-container { 		text-align: center; Beckley launched her campaign with endorsements from 30 fellow House Democrats, including caucus Chair Chris Turner and Joe Moody, whom House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, removed as speaker pro tem in retaliation for the quorum break. 	} 		margin-bottom: 0px; 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. The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. 	} 		padding: 2px; 		font-style: italic;        font-size: 70%; Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. 		background: #4c4c4c; 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. 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. 		color: #888; Read more about race and ethnicity in the census. Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. 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. 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. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 	} 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. 		background-color: #ccc; Earlier this month, she drew a challenge from Derrik Gay, a Carrollton tax lawyer and former intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. 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. 		column-gap: 1em; 		display: block; 		margin-bottom:16px; She recounted in a campaign ad how she battled with her health insurance company after it denied coverage for surgery for her newborn daughter. And she did display a preternatural ability to play one of Trump's favorite tunes . Those arent things were just making up. 		background-color: grey; 		margin-top: 1em; 		background-color: #6db24f; 	} 	.leg-hnt-district-number {        padding: 0.5em 1em; 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. According to The Dallas Morning News, she was dissatisfied. 	}  		height: 56px; [11][12] She was named as a co-defendant in a defamation lawsuit initiated by Mohamed's father. "Beth Van Duyne can walk away from her duty to defend democracy, but not me," Beckley says. Texas House Democrat Michelle Beckley announces run against Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne. 		font-weight: bold; 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. 		border-radius: 50%;  			}    .census-table-census-item-header {          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. Van Duyne had the. The other is Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio. 		font-weight: 300; 	.race_header.republican { 		font-size: 12px; 		background-color: #6db24f; Redistricting in Texas after the 2020 census, Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2022, The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index, United States House elections in Texas, 2022 (March 1 Democratic primaries), United States House elections in Texas, 2022 (March 1 Republican primaries), United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2022, United States House Republican Party primaries, 2022, United States House of Representatives elections, 2022, Ballot access for major and minor party candidates, Congressional incumbents not running for re-election, Cooperative of American Physicians IE Committee, Ken Carbullido, Vice President of Election Product and Technology Strategy, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Texas%27_24th_Congressional_District_election,_2022_(March_1_Republican_primary)&oldid=8895980, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Republican primary elections, U.S. House, 2022, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections, The following pledge shall be placed on the primary election ballot above the listing of candidates' names: 'I am a (insert appropriate political party) and understand that I am ineligible to vote or participate in another political party's primary election or convention during this voting year.'. 	} 		padding-bottom: 0px; Van Duyne used the opportunity to urge lawmakers to investigate the tribunal, according to The Dallas Morning News. She is a very strong-willed, strategic, no-nonsense executive, said Dallas County GOP Chair Rodney Anderson. Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point.    } 		.votebox { 	} 		width: 100%; 			width: 350px; Apply today!        border: 1px solid black !important; Van Duyne had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. Comments, suggestions or tips? 		display: table; 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.. 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.  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 had the closest congressional race in Texas last year, winning by 1 percentage point. Those votes came hours after the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection. Van Duyne was frequently on the losing end of council votes, but her conservative stances, steadfast convictions and watchdog mentality won her fervent supporters. 	.votebox-scroll-container { [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.        width: 100%; 		.race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend {  		width: 50px; 	.results_row td {  	} 		background-color: #003388; 	} 		vertical-align: top; 				overflow-y: hidden; She is a Strong Conservative who supports Border Security, Loves our Military, Vets, and supports your #2A. 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. 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. 	} Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. 		padding-bottom: 8px; She fended off GOP challenger Kronda Thimesch two years later, winning by a 3-point margin. 		padding-bottom: 5px; 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?