Kevin Murphy, Pennsylvania Representative
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 B.S. 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:
- Aging & Older Adult Services Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Children & Youth Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Game & Fisheries Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Secretary
- Labor Relations Committee, 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]
Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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51.5% | 4,309 |
Kevin Murphy | 48.5% | 4,066 |
Total Votes | 8,375 |
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 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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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 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Kevin Murphy (D) ![]() |
14,933 | 52.4% | ||
Frank Andrews Shimkus (R) | 13,568 | 47.6% |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Murphy and his wife, Denise, have four children.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Kevin Murphy
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 113 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Martin Flynn (D) |