Chris Murphy

U.S. Congressperson

1973 –

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Who is Chris Murphy?

Christopher Scott "Chris" Murphy is the junior United States Senator from Connecticut and 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. Before being elected to Congress, Murphy was a member of both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly, serving in the Connecticut House of Representatives and the Connecticut Senate.

After four-term incumbent Joe Lieberman decided to retire, Murphy announced his candidacy for the 2012 U.S. Senate election. He defeated former Connecticut secretary of state Susan Bysiewicz in the Democratic primary, and subsequently defeated Republican candidate Linda McMahon in the general election. At age 40, he is the youngest current Senator.

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Born
Aug 3, 1973
White Plains
Also known as
  • Christopher Murphy
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Siblings
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Protestantism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Williams College
  • University of Connecticut
  • Hartford Seminary
  • Wethersfield High School
  • Exeter College, Oxford
Lived in
  • Cheshire
  • Southington

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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