Michael Murphy | |
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Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Coos 6th district | |
Assumed office January 31, 2024 | |
Preceded by | William Hatch |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Michael Murphy is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the Coos 6th district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Murphy is a Navy Seabee veteran. [1]
In December 2023,Murphy defeated Don Lacasse in the special Republican primary election for the Coos 6th district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. [2] In January 2024,he defeated Edith Tucker in the special general election,winning 53 percent of the vote. [3]
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