Phil Murphy
56th governor of New Jersey since 2018 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Philip Dunton Murphy (born August 16, 1957)[1] is an American financier, diplomat, former Goldman Sachs executive and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is the 56th and current Governor of New Jersey upon winning the 2017 gubernatorial election and being sworn-in on January 16, 2018. Murphy was the United States Ambassador to Germany from 2009 to 2013 serving during the Barack Obama presidency. He was narrowly re-elected in 2021, beating Republican Jack Ciattarelli. He became the first Democratic governor to win re-election since Brendan Byrne in 1977.[2]
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Early life
Murphy was born in Needham, Massachusetts.[3][4] He was raised in both Needham and nearby Newton, Massachusetts.[5] He studied at Harvard University and at the University of Pennsylvania.
Ambassador to Germany (2009–2013)
Murphy served as United States Ambassador to Germany under President Barack Obama from 2009–2013.[6]
His formal nomination to the position was made by President Barack Obama on July 9, 2009.[7] It was then confirmed by the United States Senate on August 7, 2009.[8] Murphy promoted American trade and focused on engaging Germany’s youth through town hall meetings, exchange programs, and social media communication.[9]
On May 29, 2013, it was announced that Murphy was stepping down from the ambassadorship.[10] He formally left the position on August 26, 2013.
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Governship (since 2018)
2017 election
Murphy was the Democratic nominee for Governor of New Jersey in the 2017 gubernatorial election.[11] He faced Republican Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno in the general election.[11] He won the election on November 7, 2017.[12]
Tenure
In December 2019, Murphy became the chairperson of the Democratic Governors Association,[13] a position he held for a year.[14]
2021 election
On October 1, 2020, Murphy announced he would seek reelection, with Oliver as his running mate.[15] He faced Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the general election.[16] He was re-elected by a small margin and was declared the winner the next day.
Personal life
Murphy moved to Middletown Township, New Jersey in 2000.[17] He is married to Tammy Snyder and they have four children.
On March 4, 2020, Murphy had surgery in New York City to remove cancerous tumors in his kidneys.[18] He made a full recovery shortly afterward.[19]
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