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Quincy Murphy (Georgia)
Quincy Murphy (August 18, 1952 - August 2, 2013) was a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 127 from 2001 to 2013. He served as chairman of the Augusta Richmond County Legislative Delegation. Murphy passed away on August 2, 2013, after a lengthy battle with cancer.[1]
Biography
Murphy's professional experience included working as president and CEO of Quincy Murphy and Associates Incorporated. He was a Deacon at the Tabernacle Baptist Church.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation |
Elections
2012
Murphy ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 127. Murphy ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Quincy Murphy Incumbent |
100% | 14,974 | |
| Total Votes | 14,974 | |||
2010
Murphy ran for re-election to the 120th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary and no one ran against him in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 120 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Quincy Murphy (D)
|
9,855 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008, Murphy was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 120. Murphy (D) ran unopposed and finished with 15,934 votes.[6] Murphy raised $20,134 for his campaign fund.[7]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 120 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Quincy Murphy (D)
|
15,934 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Murphy was Chairman of the Augusta Richmond County Communities In Schools Board of the Augusta and Historical Association of Life Underwriters, Alpha Mu Boulé-Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials, National conference of State Legislatures, Omega Psi Phi National Fraternity, Inc and the Rotary Club of Augusta, Georgia.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Georgia State Legislature
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Georgia House Committees
- Georgia state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Quincy Murphy on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ ajc.com, "Veteran Georgia legislator dies after lengthy illness," August 2, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed January 2, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Billy Maddox (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 127 2013–August 2013 |
Succeeded by Brian Prince (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 120 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Mickey Channell (R) |
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