Christopher Scott "Chris" Murphy (born August 3, 1973) is the junior United States Senator from Connecticut. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Connecticut's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2013.
Quick facts United States Senator from Connecticut, Preceded by ...
Chris Murphy |
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Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
| Preceded by | Joe Lieberman |
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In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2013 |
| Preceded by | Nancy Johnson |
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| Succeeded by | Elizabeth Esty |
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In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007 |
| Preceded by | Steve Somma |
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| Succeeded by | Sam Caligiuri |
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In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2003 |
| Preceded by | Angelo Fusco |
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| Succeeded by | Bruce Zalaski |
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| Born | Christopher Scott Murphy (1973-08-03) August 3, 1973 (age 52) White Plains, New York, U.S. |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Spouse(s) | Cathy Holahan (m. 2007) |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Residence | Cheshire, Connecticut[1] |
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| Alma mater | Williams College (B.A.) Exeter College, Oxford University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D.) |
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| Website | Senate website Campaign website |
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