 In 1987, Deen resigned as a deputy sheriff to run against his former boss and fellow Democrat, Sheriff Vol Dooley of Bossier City.Deen unseated Dooley, who was seeking a third full term in the office, 17,113 (62 percent) to 7,973 (28.9 percent).Bill Gray, a third Democratic candidate, held the remaining 2,518 votes (9.1 percent).