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William Murphy (New York)
William Murphy (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 15. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Murphy also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 3rd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 25, 2024.
Murphy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
William Murphy was born in Mineola, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from New York University in 2005 and a law degree from the Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2011. His career experience includes working for St. John’s University as a full-time faculty member in the Division of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Homeland Security and as an administrator. He has also had a solo practice and worked as a federal court litigator.[1]
Elections
2024
New York State Assembly
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 15
Incumbent Jake Blumencranz defeated William Murphy in the general election for New York State Assembly District 15 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jake Blumencranz (R / Conservative Party) | 58.0 | 38,847 |
 | William Murphy (D) | 41.9 | 28,081 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 103 | ||
| Total votes: 67,031 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. William Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jake Blumencranz advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jake Blumencranz advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Assembly District 15.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Murphy in this election.
Pledges
Murphy signed the following pledges.
U.S. House
See also: New York's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
New York's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
New York's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 3
Incumbent Tom Suozzi defeated Michael LiPetri Jr. in the general election for U.S. House New York District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tom Suozzi (D / Common Sense Party) | 51.7 | 187,651 |
 | Michael LiPetri Jr. (R / Conservative Party) | 48.1 | 174,693 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 780 | ||
| Total votes: 363,124 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matthew Nappo (Independent)
- Jacob Soto (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tom Suozzi advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 3.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Austin Cheng (D)
- William Murphy (D)
- Darius Radzius (D)
- Joshua Lafazan (D)
- Anna Kaplan (D)
- Zak Malamed (D)
- Scott Livingston (D)
- Steve Behar (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael LiPetri Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 3.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Daniel Norber (R)
- Philip Grillo (R)
- Kellen Curry (R)
- Peter Christofides (R)
- George Devolder-Santos (R)
- Mike Sapraicone (R)
- Michael Mandel (R)
- Harvey Manes (R)
- Gregory Hach (R)
- Bill Cotter (R)
- Jim Toes (R)
- Thomas Ludwig (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Michael LiPetri Jr. advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 3.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Daniel Foti (Conservative Party)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Murphy in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
New York State Assembly
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
William Murphy did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
U.S. House
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
William 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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- Protecting our Home
- Protecting our Rights
- Protecting our Children
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 2, 2023
