Bob Deuell
Robert Franklin Deuell, known as Bob Deuell (born 11 March 1950) is a physician from Greenville, Texas, and a former Republican member of the Texas Senate. He entered office in 2003 and represented the ten counties of Senate District 2 in the northeastern portion of the state. His term ended in 2015.
Robert Franklin "Bob" Deuell | |
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Deuell at the 2006 Hopkins County Stew Festival in Sulphur Springs, Texas | |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 9, 2003 – January 13, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | David H. Cain |
| Succeeded by | Bob Hall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 11, 1950 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marilyn Deuell |
| Children | Three children |
| Residence(s) | Greenville, Hunt County Texas, USA |
| Alma mater | George Mason University Medical College of Virginia |
| Profession | Physician |
Deuell was narrowly unseated in the runoff election held on May 27, 2014; he polled 17,930 (49.6 percent) to intraparty challenger Bob Hall's 18,230 (50.4 percent). Deuell had led a three-candidate field in the primary on March 4, with 23,847 votes (48.5 percent). Because he fell short of a majority, he was placed in the runoff with the number-two candidate, Bob Hall, who in the primary polled 19,085 votes (38.8 percent). The remaining 6,240 votes (12.7 percent) went to the third candidate, Mark Thompson.