Collin Duel
American politician
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Collin Duel is an American politician. He has served as a Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives 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 | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Hannah |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | |
Early life and education
Duel was born and raised in Guthrie,[1] Oklahoma where he attended Guthrie High School.[2] After his military career, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma in International Security Studies and a juris doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.[2][3]
Career
Military career
Duel 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
He graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2019 and started his own practice, Duel Law.[3]
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Duel 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] As of the 2025 Legislative Session he serves on the Administrative Rules Committee.[10]
Personal life
He is married to his wife Hannah.[3] They have two children.[9] He is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association of America.[3] He and his family attends Life Church.[4] His uncle is associate district judge Louis Alvin Duel Jr.[11]