Philip Murphy

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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
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$152/day
Per diemUp to $1,351/month for lodging
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
Next electionNovember 8, 2016
AppointedDecember 20, 2010
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sSt. John's University
Master'sNorth Dakota State University
Personal
ProfessionTeacher
Websites
Office website
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Philip Murphy is a Democratic member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing the 20th District. He has served in the chamber since his appointment in 2010 to replace Elroy Lindaas, who resigned on December 1, 2010.[1]

Biography

Murphy received a B.A. in History and Education from St. John's University. He later earned a M.A. in Counseling from North Dakota State University. Murphy has been a high school teacher focusing on economics, history, government, geography and psychology.

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:

Elections

2012

See also: North Dakota State Senate 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 Green check mark.jpgPhilip 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

Comprehensive donor information for Murphy is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Murphy raised a total of $6,859 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 30, 2013.[3]

Philip Murphy's Campaign Contribution History
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 North Dakota State Senate, District 20 Won $6,859
Grand Total Raised $6,859

Murphy won re-election to the North Dakota State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Murphy raised a total of $6,859.

Personal

Murphy and his wife, Michelle, have three children. They currently reside in Portland, North Dakota.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Elroy Lindaas
North Dakota State Senate District 20
2010–present
Succeeded by
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