Chris Murphy

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
United States Senator from Connecticut
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2013 Serving with Richard Blumenthal
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 (1973-08-03) 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