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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.
Chris Murphy | |
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| United States Senator from Connecticut | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Lieberman |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth Esty |
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Somma |
| Succeeded by | Sam Caligiuri |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
| In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Angelo Fusco |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Zalaski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher Scott Murphy August 3, 1973 White Plains, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Cathy Holahan (m. 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Cheshire, Connecticut[1] |
| Alma mater | Williams College (B.A.) Exeter College, Oxford University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D.) |
| Website | Senate website Campaign website |
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