Robert Lloyd Duncan | |
|---|---|
| 4th Chancellor of theTexas Tech University System | |
| In office July 7, 2014 – August 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Kent Hance |
| Succeeded by | Tedd L. Mitchell |
| Member of theTexas Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 1997 – July 6, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | John T. Montford |
| Succeeded by | Charles Perry |
| Member of theTexas House of Representatives from the 84th district | |
| In office January 1989 – January 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Warren Chisum |
| Succeeded by | Carl Isett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1953-08-05)August 5, 1953 (age 72) Vernon, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | Texas Tech University (BA,JD) |
Robert Lloyd Duncan (born August 5, 1953) is an American attorney and politician who served as the fourth chancellor of theTexas Tech University System from 2014 to 2018. ARepublican, he previously served as a member of both houses of theTexas State Legislature.
Duncan is the only son of the five children of Frank L. Duncan, a districtconservationist for theU.S. Department of Agriculture inVernon, and the former Robena Formby. Duncan graduated from Vernon High School in 1971, and obtained a bachelor degree in agricultural economics fromTexas Tech University,[1] where he was elected student senator and student body president.[2] He also obtained aJuris Doctor degree from Texas Tech law school.[3]
Duncan served in theTexas State Senate from the28th district, centered about Lubbock, from 1996, when he won aspecial election, until his resignation in July 2014, when he was named chancellor of the Texas Tech system. He previously served in theTexas House of Representatives from District 84 from his election in 1992 until 1996. On May 19, 2014, the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents named Duncan the sole finalist to succeed formerU.S. RepresentativeKent Hance as the system chancellor.[4] He resigned his role as chancellor in 2018.[5]
Duncan was a partner at the Lubbock firm of Crenshaw Dupree & Milam, L.L.P. for 25 years, and is now of counsel for the firm.[6] In January 2025, the office of Texas House SpeakerDustin Burrows announced that Duncan would be joining his team to serve as Chief of Staff.[7]
Duncan is married to the former Terri Patterson. He has two children from his first marriage to the former Lynne Stebbins, Lindsey and Matthew Duncan.[8]
Senate election history of Duncan.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Duncan (Incumbent) | 176,588 | 100.00 | +8.68 | |
| Majority | 176,588 | 100.00 | +17.37 | ||
| Turnout | 176,588 | +34.85 | |||
| Republicanhold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Duncan (Incumbent) | 119,580 | 91.32 | −8.68 | |
| Libertarian | Jon Ensor | 11,372 | 8.8 | +8.68 | |
| Majority | 108,208 | 82.63 | −17.37 | ||
| Turnout | 130,952 | +58.98 | |||
| Republicanhold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Duncan (Incumbent) | 82,368 | 100.00 | +64.21 | |
| Majority | 82,368 | 100.00 | +71.58 | ||
| Turnout | 82,368 | −32.78 | |||
| Republicanhold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Duncan | 32,489 | 56.82 | '"`UNIQ−−ref−00000032−QINU`"'+26.42 | |
| Democratic | David R. Langston | 24,686 | 43.18 | +18.89 | |
| Majority | 7,803 | 13.65 | |||
| Turnout | 57,175 | ||||
| Republicangain fromDemocratic | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dick Bowen | 3,938 | 2.65 | ||
| Republican | Robert Duncan | 45,106 | 30.41 | ||
| Republican | Monte Hasie of Lubbock | 13,303 | 8.97 | ||
| Republican | Tim Lambert of Lubbock | 18,885 | 12.73 | ||
| Democratic | David R. Langston of Lubbock | 36,032 | 24.29 | ||
| Democratic | Lorenzo "Bubba" Sedeno | 12,419 | 8.37 | ||
| Democratic | Gary L. Watkins ofOdessa | 18,652 | 12.57 | ||
| Turnout | 148,335 | ||||
| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Chancellor of Texas Tech University System 2014 | Incumbent |
| Texas House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by | Member of theTexas House of Representatives fromDistrict 84 (Lubbock) 1988–1993 | Succeeded by |
| Texas Senate | ||
| Preceded by | Texas State Senator from District 28 (Lubbock) 1996-2014 | Succeeded by |
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