Christopher Murphy
Christopher Scott Murphy is an American lawyer, author, and politician serving since 2013 as the junior United States senator from Connecticut. A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 2007 to 2013 in the United States House of Representatives, representing Connecticut's 5th congressional district.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1973-08-03, White Plains
Education
Williams College, Exeter College, University of Connecticut School of Law, Wethersfield High School
Prior Occupations
politician, lawyer, writer, jurist
Positions Held
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Connecticut, member, United States representative, United States senator
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Democrat
State
Connecticut
Status
Current member
In office since
2007
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