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Patrick Murphy (Iowa)
| Patrick Murphy | ||
 | ||
| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for U.S. House, Iowa, District 1 | ||
| General election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Current office | ||
| Iowa House of Representatives District 99 | ||
| In office | ||
| 1989-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 24 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Speaker of the House, Iowa State House of Representatives | ||
| 2007-2011 | ||
| Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives | ||
| 2003-2007 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1988 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Loras College, 1980 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 24, 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Dubuque, IA | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Murphy is a 2014 Democratic candidate seeking election to the open United States House of Representatives seat in Iowa’s 1st District.[1]
Biography
Murphy worked for Hillcrest Family Services in 1991, was a Quality Assurance Analyst/Document Specialist with Cycare Systems Inc from 1988-1990, Quality Assurance Analyst/Document Specialist with Mercy Health Center from 1975-1988, and was an Instructor at Northeast Iowa Community College.
He is a member of the Birth Defects Advisory Committee, Boy Club Boosters, Community Advisor with the Dubuque Area Labor/Management Council, Mental Health Association Board, and Saint Joseph's Church.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Government Oversight | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules | ||||
Elections
2014
On February 13, 2013, Murphy became the first Democrat to enter the 2014 race for U.S. House in the 1st congressional district of Iowa. Incumbent Rep. Bruce Braley plans to run for U.S. Senate in 2014, which leaves the 1st district seat open.[1]
2012
Murphy ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 99. Murphy ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Paul Kern (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 99, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Patrick Murphy Incumbent |
59.7% | 10,098 | |
| Republican | Paul Kern | 40.3% | 6,822 | |
| Total Votes | 16,920 | |||
2010
Murphy won re-election to the 28th District seat against Paul Kern (R). Murphy had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 28 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Patrick Murphy (D)
|
5,188 | |||
| Paul Kern (R) | 4,825 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Murphy was re-elected to the 28th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Darren D. White (R). [6] Murphy raised $590,368 for his campaign, while White raised $2,978. [7]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 28 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Patrick Murphy (D)
|
9,518 | |||
| Darren D. White (R) | 4,227 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Murphy collected $434,155 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[8]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Patrick Murphy (Iowa)'s campaign in 2010 | |
| Peninsula Gaming | $20,000 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $19,500 |
| Medved, Patrick J | $13,000 |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $10,500 |
| Iowa Health Care Association | $10,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $434,155 |
2008
In 2008 Murphy collected $590,368 in donations.[9]
His four largest donors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa State Education Association | $95,755 |
| Service Employees Local 199 | $25,000 |
| Peninsula Gaming | $23,352 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $20,000 |
Recent news
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Patrick Murphy News Feed
- State Roundup - Annuity Outlook Magazine
- Is the GOP-run state Legislature at war with Milwaukee? - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Swati Dandekar Mulls Run for Congress in Iowa, Says Report - Indo American News
- Swati Dandekar Mulls Run for Congress in Iowa, Says Report - Indiawest.com - India West
- Legislators Now "Off" The Clock As 110-Day Session Passes - KCRG
- Rapid shift on gay marriage in Minnesota - Budgeteer
- Democrats take some swipes at Dandekar trial balloon - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
- Minnesota appears poised to legalize gay marriage - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
- Ill. Senate OKs union-backed pension deal - Dubuque Telegraph Herald
- Minnesota House schedules Thursday gay marriage vote - WDAY
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External links
- Patrick Murphy 2014 Official Campaign Website
- Patrick Murphy's Personal Website
- Patrick Murphy on the Iowa Legislature Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The DeMoines Register, "Pat Murphy to run for Congress," February 13, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Murphy
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results"
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed April 26, 2012
- ↑ Official Iowa House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Iowa Election results
- ↑ Iowa House of Reps., 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ 2010 Contributions to Iowa House candidates
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Patrick Murphy
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mary Ann Hanusa (R) |
Iowa House District 99 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 28 1989–2013 |
Succeeded by Greg Heartsill (R) |
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