Tom Murphy | |
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Member of the MinnesotaHouseofRepresentatives from the 9B district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | redistricted |
Personal details | |
Born | Scott County,Minnesota,U.S. | April 19,1962
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Betty |
Children | 5 |
Residence(s) | Underwood,Minnesota,U.S. |
Education | St. Cloud State University (BA) |
Occupation | |
Website | Government website Campaign website |
Tom Murphy (born April 19, 1962) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Murphy represents District 9B in western Minnesota, which includes the city of Perham and parts of Douglas and Otter Tail Counties. [1] [2]
Murphy was raised on a dairy farm in Scott County, Minnesota, along with his seven siblings. He attended college at St. Cloud State University, earning a bachelor's degree in marketing. Murphy runs an agriculture products business. [1]
Murphy was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran in an open seat created by legislative redistricting. [1]
Murphy serves on the Health Finance and Policy and Transportation Finance and Policy Committees. [1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Tom Murphy | 15,332 | 70.29 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Jason Satter | 6,431 | 29.50 | |
Write-in | 45 | 0.21 | ||
Total votes | 21,798 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
Murphy lives in Underwood, Minnesota, with his wife, Betty, and five children. He is Catholic and attends St. James Catholic Church in Maine Township, Minnesota. [1]
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