Robert Franklin "Bob" Deuell | |
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Member of the Texas Senate from the 2nd district |
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In office 2003 – January 13, 2015 |
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Preceded by | David H. Cain |
Succeeded by | Bob Hall |
Personal details | |
Born |
Place of birth missing |
March 11, 1950
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Marilyn Deuell |
Children | Three children |
Residence |
Greenville, Hunt County Texas, USA |
Alma mater | Medical College of Virginia |
Profession | Physician |
Religion | Non-denominational Christian |
Robert Franklin Deuell, known as Bob Deuell (born 11 March 1950) is a physician from Greenville, Texas, who was a 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.
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.
Deuell, was educated at George Mason University in Fairfax County, Virginia, and the Medical College of Virginia. He is a partner in Primary Care Associates in Greenville, Texas. He is a member of the American Medical Association and Texas Medical Association. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Deuell and his wife, Marilyn, reside in Greenville in Hunt County. They have three children, Paul, Brian, and Jennifer.