Texas Republican Senate nominee?
$15.6M
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age55 years old (Nov 16, 1970)
GenderFemale
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LocationTexas
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationCornell University (B.A., 1995)
Notable personal detailsElizabeth Ann Van Duyne is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas’s 24th Congressional District, first elected in 2020 and serving since January 3, 2021. She previously served on the Irving City Council (2004–2010) and as Mayor of Irving, Texas (2011–2017). She was Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the Southwest Region from 2017 to 2019. She earned a B.A. from Cornell University in 1995.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes and renewing/expanding provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, advancing pro-growth tax relief for families and small businesses, and reducing regulatory burdens to stimulate economic growth.
Healthcare
Supports market-based reforms to lower costs, including expanding and modernizing Health Savings Accounts and increasing insurance competition; opposes the Affordable Care Act while supporting protections for pre-existing conditions and keeping dependents on parents’ plans until age 26. Has sponsored legislation to expand HSAs and to reduce federal reporting requirements for healthcare employers.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strict enforcement-first immigration policies emphasizing border security, increased funding and personnel for Customs and Border Protection and ICE, restrictions on assistance to migrants and sanctuary jurisdictions, and use of deportation for those present illegally. Has sponsored and supported legislation to prioritize border funding, restrict NGO support for migrants, require verification of voter eligibility tied to immigration status, and expand enforcement actions against visa fraud and sanctuary cities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes abortion access and supports pro-life policies, including prohibiting federal funding for elective abortions and advancing legislation that limits abortion and expands protections for newborns. Has sponsored and co-sponsored bills promoting alternatives to abortion (such as the Caring for Mothers Act) and pro-life measures like the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Public statements describe a commitment to defending unborn life and opposing measures to expand taxpayer-funded abortion coverage.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach prioritizing expanded domestic oil, gas, and LNG production and reducing regulatory barriers, while opposing what she describes as burdensome climate regulations and SEC climate-disclosure mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
Has defended Second Amendment rights and opposed broader federal background-check legislation while also sponsoring targeted legislation to bar individuals who committed violent felonies as juveniles from purchasing firearms. Positions combine support for gun rights with selective restrictions aimed at keeping firearms from violent offenders.
News
Beth Van Duyne is in the news in connection with analysis of the upcoming Texas Senate race, which warns Republicans that weak candidate quality could put the seat at risk. The report highlights that even in a traditionally Republican state, the primary and possible runoff could produce a nominee vulnerable to a Democratic upset.
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