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Erin Murphy (Democratic Party) is a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 64. She assumed office on January 5, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2023.
Murphy (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 64. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. The Democratic primary for this office on August 9, 2022, was canceled.
Murphy served as deputy minority leader in the 2015 legislative session. In the 2013-2014 session, she served as majority leader; she is a former assistant majority leader.
Biography[edit]
Erin Murphy was born in Columbus, Wisconsin, and lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Murphy graduated from Janesville High School. She earned a B.S. in nursing from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh in 1984 and an M.A. in organizational leadership from the College of St. Catherine in 2005.[1] Murphy's career experience includes working as a registered nurse and the executive director and founder of Our Stories. Our Health.[1][2]
Committee assignments[edit]
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2021-2022
Murphy was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy Committee, Ranking Minority Member
- Senate Redistricting Committee
2017 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Health and Human Services Finance |
| • Health and Human Services Reform |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session[edit]
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health and Human Services Finance |
| • Legacy Funding Finance |
2013-2014[edit]
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Rules and Legislative Administration, Chair |
2011-2012[edit]
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health and Human Services Finance |
| • Health and Human Services Reform |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
2009-2010[edit]
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Healthcare and Human Services Policy and Oversight |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
| • Taxes |
Sponsored legislation[edit]
The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections[edit]
2022[edit]
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 64
Incumbent Erin Murphy and Robert Bushard are running in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 64 on November 8, 2022.
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The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Erin Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 64.
The Republican primary election was canceled. Robert Bushard advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 64.
Campaign finance[edit]
2020[edit]
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 64
Erin Murphy defeated Sharon Anderson and Patricia Jirovec McArdell in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 64 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
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Votes |
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Erin Murphy (D) |
78.7
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40,206 |
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Sharon Anderson (R) |
14.6
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7,488 | |
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Patricia Jirovec McArdell (Legal Marijuana Now Party)
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6.4
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3,281 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.3
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139 | ||
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Total votes: 51,114 | |||
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The Democratic primary election was canceled. Erin Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 64.
The Republican primary election was canceled. Sharon Anderson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 64.
The Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election was canceled. Patricia Jirovec McArdell advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota State Senate District 64.
Campaign finance[edit]
2018[edit]
General election for Governor of Minnesota
Tim Walz defeated Jeff Johnson, Chris Wright, and Josh Welter in the general election for Governor of Minnesota on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Tim Walz (D) |
53.8
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1,393,096 |
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Jeff Johnson (R) |
42.4
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1,097,705 | |
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Chris Wright (Grassroots Party) |
2.7
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68,667 | |
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Josh Welter (L) |
1.0
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26,735 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.0
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1,084 | ||
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Total votes: 2,587,287 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Christopher Seymore (Independent)
Democratic primary for Governor of Minnesota
Tim Walz defeated Erin Murphy, Lori Swanson, Tim Holden, and Ole Savior in the Democratic primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Tim Walz |
41.6
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242,832 |
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Erin Murphy |
32.0
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186,969 | |
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Lori Swanson |
24.6
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143,517 | |
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Tim Holden |
1.1
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6,398 | |
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Ole Savior |
0.7
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4,019 | |
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Total votes: 583,735 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tina Liebling (D)
Republican primary for Governor of Minnesota
Jeff Johnson defeated Tim Pawlenty and Matt Kruse in the Republican primary for Governor of Minnesota on August 14, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Jeff Johnson |
52.6
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168,841 |
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Tim Pawlenty |
43.9
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140,743 | |
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Matt Kruse |
3.5
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11,330 | |
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Total votes: 320,914 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2016[edit]
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 31, 2016.
Incumbent Erin Murphy defeated Riley Horan in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 64A general election.[3][4]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 64A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Erin Murphy Incumbent |
79.91% | 18,254 | |
| Republican | Riley Horan | 20.09% | 4,588 | |
| Total Votes | 22,842 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Erin Murphy ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 64A Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 64A Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Erin Murphy Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Riley Horan ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 64A Republican primary.[5][6]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 64A Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Riley Horan (unopposed) | |
2014[edit]
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Erin Murphy was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Andrew Brown was unopposed in the Republican primary. Murphy defeated Brown in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 64A General Election, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Erin Murphy Incumbent |
81.2% | 13,193 | |
| Republican | Andrew Brown | 18.5% | 3,009 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.3% | 43 | |
| Total Votes | 16,245 | |||
2012[edit]
Murphy won re-election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 64A. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and defeated Andrew Ojeda (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 64A, General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Erin Murphy Incumbent |
79% | 17,828 | |
| Republican | Andrew Ojeda | 21% | 4,737 | |
| Total Votes | 22,565 | |||
2010[edit]
Murphy won re-election to the District 64A seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. She defeated Zach Freitag (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 64A (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Erin Murphy (DFL)
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12,223 | 78.57% | ||
| Zach Freitag (R) | 3,300 | 21.21% | ||
| Write-In | 34 | 0.22% | ||
2008[edit]
On November 4, 2008, Murphy won election to the District 64A seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, defeating Meg Ferber. [13]
Murphy raised $42,322 for her campaign.[14]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 64A (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Erin Murphy (DFL)
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16,638 | 77.47% | ||
| Meg Ferber (R) | 4,776 | 22.23% | ||
| Write-In | 64 | 0.30% | ||
Campaign themes[edit]
2022[edit]
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020[edit]
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Campaign donors[edit]
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| Erin Murphy campaign contribution history | |||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions |
| 2016 | Minnesota House of Representatives, District 64a | ✔ | $130,943 |
| 2014 | Minnesota House of Representatives, District 64a | ✔ | $74,751 |
| 2012 | Minnesota House, District 64A | ✔ | $36,699 |
| 2010 | Minnesota House, District 64A | ✔ | $35,903 |
| 2008 | Minnesota House, District 64A | ✔ | $42,322 |
| 2006 | Minnesota House, District 64A | ✔ | $50,631 |
| Grand total raised | $371,249 | ||
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2016[edit]
Murphy won re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Murphy raised a total of $130,943.
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Erin Murphy (Minnesota)'s campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Public Fund | $9,545 | |||
| Minnesota Nurses Association | $1,000 | |||
| Wingert, Susan | $1,000 | |||
| Mowery, Andrea D | $1,000 | |||
| Slattengren, Linda J | $1,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $130,943 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014[edit]
Murphy won re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Murphy raised a total of $74,751.
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Erin Murphy (Minnesota)'s campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Public Fund | $8,721 | |||
| Keillor, Garrison J | $1,000 | |||
| Hurd, Bill | $1,000 | |||
| Mccumber, Sarah | $1,000 | |||
| Flippen, Thomas | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $74,751 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012[edit]
Murphy won re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Murphy raised a total of $36,699.
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Erin Murphy's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Public Fund | $9,290 | |||
| Minnesota Nurses Association | $500 | |||
| Mah Mah Wi No Min | $500 | |||
| Teamsters Local 120 | $500 | |||
| Prairie Island Indian Community | $500 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $36,699 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010[edit]
In 2010, Murphy received $35,903 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[15]
| Minnesota House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
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| Top contributors to Erin Murphy (Minnesota)'s campaign in 2010 | |
| Public Fund | $9,739 |
| Minnesota Hospital Association | $500 |
| Minnesota Chapter Of The American Physical Therapy Association | $500 |
| Minnesota Medical Association | $500 |
| Minnesota Nurses Association | $400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $35,903 |
2008[edit]
Listed below is the largest contributor to Erin Murphy's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
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| Public Fund | $10,474 |
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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.
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In 2017, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 through May 22. The legislature held a special session from May 23 to May 26.
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In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.
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In 2015, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
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In 2014, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 25 to May 19.
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In 2013, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 20.
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Personal[edit]
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Murphy is married with two children.[16]
See also[edit]
2022 Elections
External links[edit]
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Candidate Minnesota State Senate District 64 |
Officeholder Minnesota State Senate District 64 |
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Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, "Murphy, Erin," accessed January 22, 2021
- ↑ Facebook, "Erin Murphy," accessed January 22, 2021
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 18, 2012
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Canvassing Report - State Primary - Tuesday, August 14, 2012," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2010 Election Results," accessed March 9, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "All Races by Legislative District," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Murphy's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2010 Contributions," accessed January 1, 2015
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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| Preceded by Dick Cohen (D) |
Minnesota State Senate District 64 2021-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
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Succeeded by Kaohly Her (D) |
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