Tom Murphy (Minnesota politician)

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Tom Murphy
Member of the MinnesotaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 9B district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
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]

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Early life, education, and career

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]

Minnesota House of Representatives

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]

Electoral history

2022 Minnesota State House - District 9B [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tom Murphy 15,332 70.29
Democratic (DFL) Jason Satter6,43129.50
Write-in 450.21
Total votes21,798 100.0
Republican hold

Personal life

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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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Murphy, Tom - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  2. "Rep. Tom Murphy (09B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  3. "2022 Results for State Representative District 9B". Minnesota Secretary of State . Retrieved February 25, 2023.