Steve Murphy
Steve Murphy (b. September 9, 1957) was a Democratic member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing the 28th District from 1992 to 2011. Murphy was re-elected in November of 2006 with his term expiring in 2010.
Murphy did not seek re-election in 2010.[1]
Murphy attended Eastern Illinois University, Red Wing Technical College, and Southeast Minnesota Technical College. Murphy's experience includes working as a fuels technician.
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the Senate, Murphy was a member of these committees:
- Agriculture and Veterans
- Agriculture and Veterans Budget and Policy Division
- Business, Industry and Jobs
- Capital Investment
- Finance
- Transportation (Chair)
- Transportation Budget and Policy Division (Chair)[2]
Elections
2010
Murphy chose not to run in the 2010 election.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Murphy won re-election to the 28th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Steve Drazkowski (R).[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 28 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Steve Murphy (DFL)
|
17,511 | 54.26% | ||
| Steve Drazkowski (R) | 14,627 | 45.33% | ||
| Steve Wilson (Write-In) | 68 | 0.21% | ||
| Write-In | 64 | 0.20% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Legislation
Murphy has been active in sponsoring medical marijuana legislation in Minnesota. This may lead to a Medical Marijuana Amendment appearing on the November 2010 ballot in the state.[4]
District 28
Murphy represented Minnesota Senate District 28. District 28 includes the LaCrescent-Winona region near the Minnesota-Wisconsin border[5].
External links
- Steve Murphy's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ MPR News, "Sen. Steve Murphy won't seek re-election," January 22, 2010
- ↑ "Minnesota Senate" List of Standing Committees
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official Results General Election - Nov. 7, 2006," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ The Political Animal, "Medical Marijuana Vetoed," May 22, 2009
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 28
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Minnesota State Senate District 28 1993–2011 |
Succeeded by John Howe (R) |
