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Mary C. Murphy (Minnesota state representative)
Mary Murphy (Democratic Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 3B. She assumed office in 1977. She left office on January 3, 2023.
Murphy (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 3B. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Murphy served as State Representative for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B from 1977-2023.
Biography
Murphy's professional experience includes working as a social studies teacher at Duluth Central High School from 1964 to 1997, and as a historical preservationist.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Murphy was assigned to the following committees:
- Legacy Finance Committee
- House Redistricting Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
- House Capital Investment Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Murphy was assigned to the following committees:
- Ethics Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Legacy Funding |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education Finance, DFL Lead |
| • Ethics, DFL Lead |
| • Legacy Funding Finance |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Government Operations |
| • Legacy |
| • State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Redistricting |
| • State Government Finance |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Ethics, Chair |
| • Finance |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B
Natalie Zeleznikar defeated incumbent Mary Murphy in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Natalie Zeleznikar (R)  | 50.0 | 10,813 |
 | Mary Murphy (D) | 49.9 | 10,780 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 31 | ||
| Total votes: 21,624 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mary Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Natalie Zeleznikar advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B
Incumbent Mary Murphy defeated Andrew Hjelle in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Murphy (D) | 56.6 | 13,865 |
| Andrew Hjelle (R) | 43.3 | 10,603 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 24,488 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mary Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Andrew Hjelle advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B
Incumbent Mary Murphy defeated Keith MacDonald in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Murphy (D) | 60.0 | 12,282 |
| Keith MacDonald (R) | 39.9 | 8,162 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 20,459 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B
Incumbent Mary Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Murphy |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B
Keith MacDonald advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Keith MacDonald | |
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2016
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 31, 2016.
Incumbent Mary Murphy defeated Timothy Brandon in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B general election.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 3B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mary Murphy Incumbent |
59.63% | 13,429 | |
| Republican | Timothy Brandon | 40.37% | 9,090 | |
| Total Votes | 22,519 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Mary Murphy ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 3B Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Mary Murphy Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Timothy Brandon ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B Republican primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 3B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Timothy Brandon (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Mary Murphy was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Wade Fremling was unopposed in the Republican primary. Murphy defeated Fremling in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Mary Murphy Incumbent |
62.2% | 9,956 | |
| Republican | Wade Fremling | 37.7% | 6,041 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.1% | 19 | |
| Total Votes | 16,016 | |||
2012
Murphy won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 7 and defeated Keith MacDonald (R) in the general election on November 6.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary Murphy Incumbent |
65% | 14,366 | |
| Republican | Keith MacDonald | 35% | 7,727 | |
| Total Votes | 22,093 | |||
2010
Murphy won re-election to the District 6B seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Keith MacDonald (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11][12]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 6B (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mary Murphy (DFL)
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9,870 | 60.59% | ||
| Keith MacDonald (R) | 6,408 | 39.33% | ||
| Write-In | 13 | 0.08% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Murphy won election to the District 6B Seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Steve Townsend. [13]
Murphy raised $25,539 for her campaign.[14]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 6B (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mary Murphy (DFL)
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14,807 | 65.23% | ||
| Steve Townsend (R) | 7,823 | 34.46% | ||
| Write-In | 70 | .31% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Mary Murphy did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2022
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In 2022, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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2020
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In 2020, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 11 to May 17. Special sessions were convened: June 12 to June 19; July 13 to July 21; August 12; September 11; October 12 to October 15; and November 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.
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2018
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In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.
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2017
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In 2017, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 through May 22. The legislature held a special session from May 23 to May 26.
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2016
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In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.
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2015
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In 2015, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
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2014
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In 2014, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 25 to May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 20.
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2012
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In 2012, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 24 to May 10.
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2011
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In 2011, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 23.
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Personal
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Murphy has been Chair of the Saint Louis County Legislative Delegation, and a member of the Minnesota Delegation of the Great Lakes Commission, and the Pension Commission.[15]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Murphy
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 general election results," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Report of Votes Cast - Minnesota State Primary - Tuesday, August 10, 2010," accessed November 29, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State of Minnesota Canvassing Report," accessed November 29, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "All Races by Legislative District," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Murphy's 2008 campaign contributions
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Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B 1977-2023 |
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