Stephanie Murphy
Stephanie Murphy (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida's 7th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2017. She left office on January 3, 2023.
Murphy (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 7th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022.
On December 20, 2021, Murphy announced she would not seek re-election in 2022.[1] Prior to her election to the U.S. House, Murphy served as a national security specialist at the Department of Defense from 2004 through 2008.
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Murphy's academic, professional, and political career:[2]
- 2017-2023: U.S. Representative from Florida's 7th Congressional District
- 2014-2016: Faculty, Rollins College
- 2004-2008: Foreign affairs specialist, United States Department of Defense
- Consultant/businesswoman
- 2004: Graduated from Georgetown University with an M.S.F.S.
- 2000: Graduated from the College of William and Mary with a B.A.
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2021-2022
Murphy was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- House Committee on Armed Services
- Tactical Air and Land Forces
- Intelligence and Special Operations
- Committee on Ways and Means
- Worker and Family Support
- Trade
2019-2020
Murphy was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
2017-2018
At the beginning of the 115th Congress, Murphy was assigned to the following committees:[3]
Key votes
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Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023
The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
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Elections
2022
See also: Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2022
Cory Mills defeated Karen Green and Cardon Pompey in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 7 on November 8, 2022. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.General election for U.S. House Florida District 7
✔ Cory Mills (R)
177,966 Karen Green (D)
126,079 Cardon Pompey (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)
10 Total votes: 304,055 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 7
Karen Green defeated Al Krulick, Tatiana Fernandez, and Allek Pastrana in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 7 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Karen Green | 44.9 | 23,051 | |
Al Krulick | 21.0 | 10,787 | ||
Tatiana Fernandez | 20.0 | 10,261 | ||
Allek Pastrana | 14.2 | 7,289 |
Total votes: 51,388 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stephanie Murphy (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Cory Mills | 37.9 | 27,757 | |
Anthony Sabatini | 23.7 | 17,332 | ||
Brady Duke | 15.3 | 11,221 | ||
Ted Edwards | 5.8 | 4,259 | ||
Russell Roberts | 5.5 | 4,031 | ||
Erika Benfield | 5.4 | 3,964 | ||
Scott Sturgill | 4.2 | 3,094 | ||
Al Santos | 2.1 | 1,504 |
Total votes: 73,162 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeremy Liggett (R)
- Joe Cavagna (R)
- Lee Ogilvie (R)
- Kristopher Stark (R)
2020
See also: Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2020
Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Republican primary)
Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Democratic primary)
Incumbent Stephanie Murphy defeated Leo Valentin and William Garlington in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 7 on November 3, 2020. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.General election for U.S. House Florida District 7
✔ Stephanie Murphy (D)
224,946 Leo Valentin (R)
175,750 William Garlington (No Party Affiliation) 5,753 Total votes: 406,449 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey.
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Stephanie Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 7.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Pedro Figueiredo (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7
Leo Valentin defeated Richard Goble and Mike Zhao in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Leo Valentin | 38.6 | 19,841 | |
Richard Goble | 37.4 | 19,187 | ||
Mike Zhao | 24.0 | 12,330 |
Total votes: 51,358 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Vennia Francois (R)
- Thomas Delia (R)
- Sean Jackson (R)
- Armani Salado (R)
- Eduardo Mejias (R)
- Chelle DiAngelus (R)
- Mike Thibodeau (R)
- Jan Edwards (R)
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 7
Incumbent Stephanie Murphy defeated Mike Miller in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Stephanie Murphy (D) | 57.7 | 183,113 | |
Mike Miller (R) | 42.3 | 134,285 |
Total votes: 317,398 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jose Valdez (No Party Affiliation)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 7
Incumbent Stephanie Murphy defeated Chardo Richardson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 7 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Stephanie Murphy | 86.2 | 49,060 | |
Chardo Richardson | 13.8 | 7,846 |
Total votes: 56,906 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7
Mike Miller defeated Scott Sturgill and Vennia Francois in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mike Miller | 53.9 | 30,629 | |
Scott Sturgill | 30.4 | 17,253 | ||
Vennia Francois | 15.7 | 8,950 |
Total votes: 56,832 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Busch (R)
- Patrick Weingart (R)
2016
Florida's 7th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2016. Incumbent John Mica (R) sought re-election in 2016. He was defeated by Stephanie Murphy (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Mica defeated Mark Busch in the Republican primary on August 30, 2016.[87][88]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Democratic | Stephanie Murphy | 51.5% | 182,039 | |
Republican | John Mica Incumbent | 48.5% | 171,583 | |
N/A | Write-in | 0% | 33 | |
Total Votes | 353,655 | |||
Source: Florida Division of Elections |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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John Mica Incumbent | 77.2% | 38,528 | ||
Mark Busch | 22.8% | 11,407 | ||
Total Votes | 49,935 | |||
Source: Florida Division of Elections |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Stephanie Murphy did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
The following issues were listed on Murphy's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
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Campaign finance summary
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Notable endorsements
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Noteworthy events
On March 18, 2020, Murphy announced she was entering a self-quarantine after learning another member of Congress tested positive for coronavirus.[90]
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Footnotes
- ↑ Politico, "Murphy, a leader of House Dem centrists, won't seek reelection," December 20, 2021
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "MURPHY, Stephanie, (1978 - )," accessed January 14, 2017
- ↑ U.S. House Clerk, ""Official Alphabetical List of the House of Representatives of the United States One Hundred Fifteenth Congress,"" accessed February 2, 2017
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3617 - Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.7776 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.3373 - Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.4346 - Chips and Science Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3755 - Women's Health Protection Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1996 - SAFE Banking Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5 - Equality Act," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8404 - Respect for Marriage Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.7688 - Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8 - Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5746 - Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.24 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.," accessed April 15, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1044 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2020," accessed March 22, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2019," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.748 - CARES Act," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5 - Equality Act," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8 - Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019," accessed April 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.1790 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act," accessed April 24, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1994 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3 - Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act," accessed March 22, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1865 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.1838 - Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3884 - MORE Act of 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.31 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6395 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6395 - William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.24 - Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors," accessed April 27, 2024
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed December 13, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 284," June 21, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 282," June 21, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 434," accessed March 12, 2019
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 549," October 3, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 344," June 29, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 342," June 29, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 256," May 4, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 405," September 26, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 399," September 13, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 313," June 28, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 257," June 8, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 216," May 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 127," March 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 69," February 9, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 60," February 6, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 44," January 22, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 33," January 18, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 708," December 21, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 692," December 19, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 670," December 7, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 637," November 16, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 589," October 26, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 557," October 5, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 528," September 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 480," September 8, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 441," September 6, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 299," June 8, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 249," May 3, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 230," May 24, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 49," January 30, 2018
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 631," November 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 435," July 27, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 413," July 25, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 437," July 28, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 407," July 24, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results For Roll Call 378," July 14, 2017
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 136," March 8, 2017
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate Listing for 2016 General Election," accessed June 25, 2016
- ↑ Politico, " Florida House Races Results," August 30, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ FOX 35 Orlando, "Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy self-quarantining after making contact with congressman who has coronavirus," March 18, 2020
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Preceded by John L. Mica (R) |
U.S. House Florida District 7 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Cory Mills (R) |