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Kevin Murphy, Pennsylvania Representative

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Kevin Murphy
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Pennsylvania State House District 113
Incumbent
In office
2009 - 2013
PartyDemocratic
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 2, 2010
First elected2008
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sUniversity of Scranton, 1989
Personal
Birthday04/04/1965
Place of birthScranton, PA
ProfessionAuditor
ReligionCatholic
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Kevin Murphy (b. April 4, 1965) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 113 from 2009 to 2013.

Murphy attended Lackawanna Junior College. He then received his BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Scranton in 1989. His professional experience includes his work as an Auditor.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Murphy served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Murphy served on these committees:

Elections

2012

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2012

Murphy ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 113. Murphy was defeated by Martin Flynn in the Democratic primary on April 24. [1][2]

2010

See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2010

Murphy won re-election to the 113th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican Mike Lapolla in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]

Pennsylvania State House, District 113
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark.jpg Kevin Murphy (D) 12,011 66.1%
Mike Lapolla (R) 6,853 42.7%

2008

On November 4, 2008, Godshall won election to the 113th District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 14,933 votes, defeating Republican Frank Andrews Shimkus (13,568).[4]

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 113
Candidates Votes Percent
Kevin Murphy (D) Green check mark.jpg 14,933 52.4%
Frank Andrews Shimkus (R) 13,568 47.6%

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Murphy received $120,248 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]

Personal

Murphy and his wife, Denise, have four children.

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References

  1. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
  2. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
  3. ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
  4. ↑ Official 2008 state house election results from the Pennsylvania Department of State
  5. ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 donations
Political offices
Preceded by
' 		Pennsylvania House Of Representatives District 113
2009–2013 		Succeeded by
Martin Flynn (D)
v • d • e
Republican majority Current members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
House Speaker: Samuel Smith (R) • House Majority Leader: Mike Turzai (R) • House Minority Leader: Frank Dermody (D)
   
  1. Nicholas Micozzie (R)
  2. Margo Davidson (D)
  3. William Adolph, Jr. (R)
  4. Gregory Vitali (D)
  5. Duane Milne (R)
  6. Thomas Killion (R)
  7. Edward Neilson (D)
  8. Brendan Boyle (D)
  9. Kerry Benninghoff (R)
  10. Kevin Boyle (D)
  11. Michael McGeehan (D)
  12. John Sabatina, Jr. (D)
  13. Michael O'Brien (D)
  14. Mario Scavello (R)
  15. John Taylor (R)
  16. Scott Petri (R)
  17. James Clay (D)
  18. Angel Cruz (D)
  19. W. Curtis Thomas (D)
  20. Brian Sims (D)
  21. Julie Harhart (R)
  22. William Keller (D)
  23. Maria Donatucci (D)
  24. Jordan Harris (D)
  25. Gary Day (R)
  26. James Roebuck, Jr. (D)
  27. Rosemary Brown (R)
  28. Vanessa Brown (D)
  29. Ronald Waters (D)
  30. Louise Williams Bishop (D)
  31. Will Tallman (R)
  32. Pamela Delissio (D)
  33. Michelle Brownlee (D)
  34. Seth Grove (R)
  35. J.P. Miranda (R)
  36. Rosita Youngblood (D)
  37. Stephen Bloom (R)
  38. Cherelle Parker (D)
  39. Stephen Kinsey (D)
  40. Mark Cohen (D)
  41. Dwight Evans (D)


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