Patrick Murphy (Florida politician)

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Patrick E. Murphy
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Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Florida's 18th district
In office
January 3, 2013 –January 3, 2017
Democratic Patrick Murphy 166,799 50.4
Republican Allen West (incumbent)164,37049.6
Turnout 331,169100
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

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2014 18th congressional district of Florida elections
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Patrick Murphy (incumbent) 151,478 59.8
Republican Carl Domino 101,89640.2
Turnout 253,374100
Democratic hold
2016 United States Senate election in Florida
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Marco Rubio (incumbent) 4,822,182 52.0%
Democratic Patrick Murphy4,105,25144.3%
Libertarian Paul Stanton 196,1882.1%

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  3. ↑ Smith, Nancy (October 4, 2015). "Murphys' Law: We Give Your Campaign Money, You Support Our Patrick". Sunshine State News.
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