Chris Murphy

 is a Democratic Attorney, Representative & 2008 Democratic Superdelegate from Connecticut
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Religion: Non-denominational Protestant
Party: Democratic
Born: Aug 3, 1973
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Christopher "Chris" Murphy is a lawyer and Democratic member of the US House representing Connecticut's 5th District.


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Nancy Johnson is a rival of Chris Murphy
Opponents in the 2006 Mid-term election. The campaign was considered to be very negative. Rep. Nancy Johnson had served in Congress for 24 years before being defeated by Rep. Chris Murphy.

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Background

  • Chris Murphy was born in White Plains, Westchester County, N.Y.
  • B.A., Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., 1996.
  • Attended Exeter College, Oxford, England, 1994-1995.
  • J.D., University of Connecticut, Hartford, Conn., 2002.

Professional Positions

  • Member of the Connecticut state house of representatives, 1999-2003.
  • Member of the Connecticut state senate, 2003-2007.
  • Defeated Rep. Nancy Johnson and was elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Tenth Congress as the congressional representative to the U.S. House of Representatives for Connecticut's Fifth District, 2007-2009.

Committee Assignments

  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee
    • Domestic Policy Subcommittee
    • Government Management, Organization, and Procurement Subcommittee
  • Financial Services Committee
    • Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises
    • Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity

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