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A native of central Florida who excelled in swimming,<ref name=younggunsbio/> Duke completed BUD/S training in 2007 to become a Navy SEAL.<ref name=dukeannouncesrun/> According to a press release, he served as a sniper and breacher in the [[Middle East]].

A native of central Florida who excelled in swimming,<ref name=younggunsbio/> Duke completed BUD/S training in 2007 to become a Navy SEAL.<ref name=dukeannouncesrun/> According to a press release, he served as a sniper and breacher in the [[Middle East]].

==2022 U.S. House election in Florida's 7th district==

==[[United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2022#FL.E2.80.937th_district|2022 U.S. House election in Florida's 7th district]]==

In late May 2021, Duke announced his candidacy to run against establishment Democrat Rep. Murphy in the [[2022 midterms]].<ref name=dukeannouncesrun/> He emerged in the campaign on conservative positions, stating:

In late May 2021, Duke announced his candidacy to run against establishment Democrat Rep. Murphy in the [[2022 midterms]].<ref name=dukeannouncesrun/> He emerged in the campaign on conservative positions, stating:

{{cquote|Now, I’m a husband and father of five, and I’ve seen too many professional politicians compromising our country’s future and security. I’m ready to face these challenges to cut taxes, secure our border, defend life, and ensure the safety of our families at home and abroad.}}

{{cquote|Now, I’m a husband and father of five, and I’ve seen too many professional politicians compromising our country’s future and security. I’m ready to face these challenges to cut taxes, secure our border, defend life, and ensure the safety of our families at home and abroad.}}