Chris Murphy
American lawyer and politician (born 1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christopher Scott "Chris" Murphy (born August 3, 1973) is the junior United States Senator from Connecticut. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Connecticut's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2013.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Connecticut, Preceded by ...
Chris Murphy | |
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United States Senator from Connecticut | |
Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Joe Lieberman |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Nancy Johnson |
Succeeded by | Elizabeth Esty |
Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 16th district | |
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Steve Somma |
Succeeded by | Sam Caligiuri |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Angelo Fusco |
Succeeded by | Bruce Zalaski |
Personal details | |
Born | Christopher Scott Murphy (1973-08-03) August 3, 1973 (age 50) White Plains, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Cathy Holahan (m. 2007) |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Cheshire, Connecticut[1] |
Alma mater | Williams College (B.A.) Exeter College, Oxford University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D.) |
Website | Senate website Campaign website |
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