Christopher Murphy (Missouri)

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Christopher Murphy

Republican Party

Education

High school

Parkway West High School

Bachelor's

Missouri State University, 2009

Personal

Birthplace

Chesterfield, Mo.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Small business owner

Christopher Murphy (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Missouri. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.

Murphy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Christopher Murphy was born in Chesterfield, Missouri. He graduated from Parkway West High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Missouri State University in 2009. His career experience includes working as a small business owner.

Elections

2024

See also: United States Senate election in Missouri, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Missouri

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Missouri on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Hawley (R)	55.6	1,651,907
		Lucas Kunce (D)	41.8	1,243,728
	Submit photo	W. C. Young (L)	1.2	35,671
		Jared Young (Better Party)	0.7	21,111
		Nathan Kline (G)	0.7	20,123
		Gina Bufe (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	19

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,972,559
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Zack Exley (Independent)
• Doris Canaday (Socialist Equality Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Missouri

Lucas Kunce defeated Karla May, December Harmon, and Mita Biswas in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Missouri on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lucas Kunce	67.6	255,775
		Karla May	23.2	87,908
		December Harmon	7.1	26,804
		Mita Biswas	2.0	7,647

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 378,134
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Wesley Bell (D)
• Samuel Rutherford (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Missouri

Incumbent Josh Hawley advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Missouri on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Hawley	100.0	607,602

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Christopher Murphy (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Missouri

W. C. Young advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Missouri on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	W. C. Young	100.0	2,437

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,437
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Christopher Murphy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Murphy's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a 40 year old, warehouse worker at Amazon, UPS, Fedex, and was an owner of a small full size restaurant in a rural town of Missouri from Sept 2013-March 2018. I am an average person, with an average life. I am running to defeat Senator Hawley, because Mr Hawley has failed his residence and I am tired of the “Status quo”. US Capital representatives are acting like fourth graders, and not getting work done for the average working Americans in our state. We need a fresh start, fresh new beginning, and we to hold our representatives accountable. In my first 100 days, I will work for every Missourian, and not just for Me Hawley selected few. Our country is in danger, we need to bring America first, and we need to put money into our infrastructures, and our people. I promise to re open new manufacturing union jobs with good pay. Inflation is hurting our lowest wage earners. Savings is non existent for many Missourians in our state. Our Senator, who we elected for real changes, failed us. I want your vote, for real change and a real Fresh start. I will Represent every single person from High school to our top executives. I am for all Missourians.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• More Manufacture union jobs with good pay and benefits
• Inflation is hurting every Missourians and I will help every resident having savings again
• Our Missouri schools need improvements, we can not let our future generations continue from failed school districts

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Our Congressional national budgets are focused on kicking the can down the road, versus address it head on, and save our future generations with heartache.

Our Medicare-Medicaid programs are not enough for seniors, disabled, and our Veterans. We need a better option for true, respected, and new beginning for our honored classes, and our future generations.

Our Education needs to be reformed and all poor state public schools need to be Re assessed and force to help our future students and keep them ignited and focused for College and their University life.

School shootings: We need to implement a student Facilitator “Common Ground” technique for students to voice anonymously, and allow the students Administration to announce there updates to make all of our students have a better school life without fear of violence. I want schools to be safe again for all students. This cost $0.00, to implement.

Foreign Students: We need to maintain and protect all of our University students studying abroad. We must keep providing Pell grants and financial grants upon completion of requirement milestones.

Foreign Affairs: We also need to reign in spending for Ukraine, Israel, Palestine, Russia, and other nations. We also need to reign in and create a plan of World peace. We are headed into 2024, we need to end the old era of wars and the deaths it causes to innocent civilians.

Energy: Our climate is changing, and we need to become energy independent

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Former President Trumps on the basis of America first priorities. I did look up to Senator Hawley, but I am running against him because he broke his promises for our state. Mr. Hawley is representing for his own interests.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, Respect, Faith. and Honor

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

My fresh start initiatives

What legacy would you like to leave?

Accountability, and insurability

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was 30 years old, opening and maintaining a full service restaurant in a small town in Southwest Missouri for 5+ years. The politics of small town life.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

First job while in High school was for Ricks Cafe and Homewood Suites Restaurant/Hotel service jobs, similar to AOC. I had the jobs for 7+ years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Great Gatsby

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

In the end linkin park

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Our US infrastructure is crumbling, our World perceptions are crumbling, and our blank checks with no earmarks are alarming.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

We should have the same term limits as the office for President, is defined. We need the status quo to end.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Americas house, and our checks and balances to prevent chaotic insurability

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I do not believe, anyone needs to hold’s previous experience. Stand up, and help change our world, and America is in troubling times.

What do you think of the filibuster?

I think from a legal basis it’s the right of the first amendment, regardless of standing of the bill.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Yes, former Senator Roy Blunt

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Record, time of service, and how the person was respected by guilty and not guilty verdicts.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

Bipartisan relationships, real United relationships

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I think compromise is okay as long as our residents are in agreement, but once they are in support, you failed your job

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

Scrutinize every detail to hold accountability for all representatives q

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

N/a

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

The right to serve in the time needed

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Footnotes

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Missouri's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Josh Hawley (R)

Eric Schmitt (R)

Representatives

District 1

Wesley Bell (D)

District 2

Ann Wagner (R)

District 3

Bob Onder (R)

District 4

Mark Alford (R)

District 5

Emanuel Cleaver (D)

District 6

Sam Graves (R)

District 7

Eric Burlison (R)

District 8

Jason Smith (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (2)