Chris Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 98th district | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Annette D. Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 31, 1968 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Maite' D. (m: August 6, 1994) |
| Children | 2 children, Christopher A. and Jackson F. |
| Residence | North Charleston, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | The Citadel (B.A., 1990), Mississippi College (J.D., 1995) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Chris Murphy (born May 31, 1968) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 98th District (parts of Dorchester Country), serving since 2011.[1] He is a member of the Republican party.[2]
Prior to his political career, Murphy worked as a prosecutor with the First Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. During this time, he worked under Walter M. Bailey, Jr. who was Solicitor at that time.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Murphy | 2,491 | 52.5 | |
| Republican | Larry Hargett | 2,256 | 47.5 | |
| Total votes | 4,747 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Murphy | 8,318 | 63.0 | |
| Democratic | Christine Jackson | 4,877 | 36.9 | |
| Other | Write-in | 16 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 13,211 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Murphy ran uncontested in his primary and general election in 2012.
The Republican primary featured a repeat challenge from Larry Hargett.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Murphy | 1,367 | 52.8 | |
| Republican | Larry Hargett | 1,220 | 47.2 | |
| Total votes | 2,587 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Murphy | 5,482 | 62.8 | |
| Democratic | Rebekah Patrick | 3,222 | 36.9 | |
| Other | Write-in | 24 | 0.3 | |
| Total votes | 8,728 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Murphy ran uncontested in his primary and general election in 2016.
The Republican primary featured a repeat challenge from Larry Hargett.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Murphy | 1,729 | 60.3 | |
| Republican | Larry Hargett | 1,138 | 39.7 | |
| Total votes | 2,867 | 100.0 | ||
Murphy ran uncontested in the general election.
Murphy ran uncontested in his primary and general election in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Murphy | 1,819 | 68.3 | |
| Republican | Greg Ford | 845 | 31.7 | |
| Total votes | 2,664 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Murphy | 6,770 | 57.8 | |
| Democratic | Sydney Clinton | 4,925 | 42.1 | |
| Other | Write-in | 14 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 11,709 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Chris Murphy was born on May 31, 1968 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Barbara and Patrick Murphy. They raised him in Summerville, South Carolina, where he attended Summerville High School.[3] In 1990, he received his B.A. from the Citadel, and he received his J.D. from Mississippi College in 1995. He is married to Maite' D., and has two kids. He is an Episcopalian.[1]