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Philip Murphy
| Philip Murphy | ||
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| North Dakota State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Appointed | December 20, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Saint John's University | |
| Master's | North Dakota State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Murphy is a high school teacher of economics, history, government, geography and pscyhology.
Murphy received a BA in History and Education from St. John's University and a MA in Counseling from North Dakota State University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Murphy served on these committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
Elections
2012
Murphy ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 20. Murphy ran unopposed. He defeated Melvin Erdmann in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| North Dakota State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Philip Murphy Incumbent |
53.7% | 3,307 | |
| Republican | Melvin Erdmann | 46% | 2,833 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.2% | 15 | |
| Total Votes | 6,155 | |||
2010
Murphy was appointed in December 2010 to replace Elroy Lindaas.[1]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
Personal
Murphy and his wife Michelle have three children.
External links
References
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Succeeded by NA |
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