Collin Duel is an American politician who has served as the Oklahoma House of Representatives member from the 31st district since November 16, 2022.
Collin Duel | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office November 16, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Garry Mize |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Hannah |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | |
Early life and education
editCollin Duel was born and raised in Guthrie,[1] Oklahoma where he attended Guthrie High School.[2] After his military career, he earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma in International Security Studies and his juris doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.[2][3]
Career
editMilitary career
editDuel enlisted in the United States Army at age 19.[4] He was an Army Ranger and served four deployments in the War in Afghanistan and was honorably discharged in 2013.[3] During his service he was awarded two Army Commendation medals and he was discharged at the rank of sergeant.[4]
Legal career
editHe graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2019 and started his own practice, Duel Law.[3]
Oklahoma House of Representatives
editDuel officially launched his campaign for the Oklahoma House of Representatives 31st district in August 2021.[4] Two other candidates, Logan Trainer and Karmin Grider, also launched campaigns in the district to succeed retiring incumbent Garry Mize.[5] He advanced to a runoff with Grider.[6] He was supported by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau in both primary elections[7] and endorsed by Governor Kevin Stitt in the Republican runoff election.[6] Duel defeated Grider in the runoff and won the seat since no non-Republican candidate filed for the district.[8] He was sworn in November 16, 2022.[9]
Personal life
editHe is married to his wife Hannah.[3] They have two children together.[9] He is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association of America.[3] He and his family attends Life Church.[4]
References
edit- ^ "About Duel Law, P.L.L.C." duellaw.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023. [non-primary source needed]
- ^ a b "Oklahoma State Rep. Collin Duel". legistorm.com. Legistorm. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Tomlinson, Joe (June 6, 2022). "Army veteran, former county GOP leader and former actor seek House District 31". NonDoc. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Combat veteran enters State Representative race to defend liberty". Guthrie News Page. August 18, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ "Logan County commissioners draw opponents for upcoming primary election". Guthrie News Page. April 17, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ a b Hancock, Andrea (August 22, 2022). "HD 31 runoff: Sketchy ads, dark money and a Stitt endorsement". NonDoc. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ "OKFB AG PAC ISSUES ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATES IN UPCOMING ELECTIONS". Oklahoma Farm Bureau. July 20, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ Forman, Carmen (August 24, 2022). "Incumbent GOP state senator fends off challenge from the right; 5 legislative races decided in runoff". The Oklahoman. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Collin Duel takes oath of office for House of Representatives". Guthrie News Page. November 20, 2022. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
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