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Phil Murphy
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]
Quick Facts 56th Governor of New Jersey, Lieutenant ...
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 (1957-08-16) August 16, 1957 (age 66) Needham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Tammy Snyder (m. 1993) |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Drumthwacket |
Education | |
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