Tom Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the MinnesotaHouseofRepresentatives from the 9B district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 19,1962 Scott County,Minnesota,U.S. |
| 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]
In 2025, Murphy co-sponsored a bill to designate messenger RNA (mRNA) treatments, which include several COVID-19 vaccines, "weapons of mass destruction", and make possessing or administering them a crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison. The bill was drafted by a Florida-based hypnotist and conspiracy theorist who believes that mRNA treatments are "nanoparticle injections" that amount to "biological and technological weapons of mass destruction". [3] [4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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]