Matt Murphy (Illinois politician)
| Matt Murphy | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 27th district |
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| Assumed office January 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Wendell Jones |
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| Born | March 11, 1970 Mount Prospect, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Julie Murphy |
| Children | Four |
| Residence | Palatine, Illinois |
| Alma mater | John Marshall Law School (J.D.) University of Iowa (B.S.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Matt Murphy (born March 11, 1970) is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 27th district since 2007. The 27th district includes parts of Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Inverness, Palatine, Wheeling, Prospect Heights and South Barrington.[1]
Early life & career
Murphy grew up in Mt. Prospect and attended St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights. He has served as a Harper College Trustee and as a Trustee of the Greater Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce. He is a practicing attorney with Brian J. McManus & Associates, a law firm devoted to representing claimants in personal injury lawsuits. In 2003, Murphy was elected to the Harper College Board of Trustees for a six year term.[2] He resides in Palatine with his wife, Julie, and their four children.
Illinois Senate
Murphy was elected to the Illinois Senate on November 7, 2006 defeating Peter Gutzmer to succeed retiring Republican Senator Wendell Jones. Murphy won the Republican primary on March 21, 2006 defeating Mayor of Palatine Rita Mullins. He was re-elected in 2008.
Murphy was narrowly defeated in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois on February 2, 2010, by Jason Plummer.[3] In 2013, Murphy decline to run to become the Chair of the Illinois Republican Party.[4]
References
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- ↑ http://results.cookcountyclerk.com/electionresults/040103/DetailSummaryElection040103RaceNum696.html?Party=ALL
- ↑ Plummer officially GOP nominee for lt. gov. Rockford Register Star, Gatehouse News Service, February 4, 2010
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External links
- Biography, bills and committees at the 98th Illinois General Assembly
- Matt Murphy's campaign website
- Profile at Illinois Senate Republicans
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
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