56th governor of New Jersey since 2018 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Phil Murphy | |
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56th Governor of New Jersey | |
Assumed office January 16, 2018 | |
Lieutenant | Sheila Oliver[lower-alpha 1] Tahesha Way |
Preceded by | Chris Christie |
Chair of the National Governors Association | |
In office July 15, 2022 – July 14, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Asa Hutchinson |
Succeeded by | Spencer Cox |
United States Ambassador to Germany | |
In office September 3, 2009 – August 26, 2013 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | William R. Timken |
Succeeded by | John B. Emerson |
Personal details | |
Born | Philip Dunton Murphy August 16, 1957 Needham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Tammy Snyder (m. 1993) |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Drumthwacket |
Education | |
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.
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.
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]
In December 2019, Murphy became the chairperson of the Democratic Governors Association,[13] a position he held for a year.[14]
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.
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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