Matt Murphy (politician)
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| Matt Murphy | |
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Member of the Illinois State Senate
from the 27th district |
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| In office 2007 - |
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| Preceded by | Wendell Jones |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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| Born | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Julie Murphy |
| Profession | attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Matt Murphy is currently the Republican State Senator from Illinois's 27th district. The district includes Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Inverness, Palatine, Prospect Heights, and South Barrington.
Murphy was elected to the Illinois Senate on November 7, 2006 defeating Democrat Peter Gutzmer to succeed retiring Republican Senator Wendell Jones. Murphy had won the Republican primary on March 21, 2006 defeating Palatine Village President Rita Mullins.
Murphy has served as a Harper College Trustee since 2003, and served as a Trustee of the Greater Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce from 2003 to 2004. Murphy is a graduate of John Marshall Law School and is a practicing attorney with Brian J. McManus & Associates.
[edit] External links
- Senator Murphy official website
- Illinois General Assembly - Senator Matt Murphy (D) 27th District official IL Senate website
- Senator Matt Murphy official blog
- Follow the Money - Matt Murphy 2006 campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Matt Murphy (IL) profile
- Illinois State Senate Republicans - Matt Murphy profile
- Matt Murphy for Illinois Senate official campaign website
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