Collin Duel is an American politician who has served as the

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member from the 31st district since November 16, 2022.

Early life and education

Collin Duel was born and raised in Guthrie, Oklahoma where he attended Guthrie High School. After his military career, he earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma in International Security Studies and his

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from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

Career

Military career

Duel enlisted in the United States Army at age 19. He was an Army Ranger and served four deployments in the War in Afghanistan and was honorably discharged in 2013. During his service he was awarded two Army Commendation medals and he was discharged at the rank of sergeant.

Legal career

He graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2019 and started his own practice, Duel Law.

Oklahoma House of Representatives

Duel officially launched his campaign for the

31st district in August 2021. Two other candidates, Logan Trainer and Karmin Grider, also launched campaigns in the district to succeed retiring incumbent

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. He advanced to a runoff with Grider. He was supported by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau in both primary elections and endorsed by Governor

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in the Republican runoff election. Duel defeated Grider in the runoff and won the seat since no non- Republican candidate filed for the district. He was sworn in November 16, 2022.

Personal life

He is married to his wife Hannah. They have two children together. He is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association of America. He and his family attends

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References

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