Matt Murphy (Illinois politician)

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Matt Murphy
Matt Murphy (Illinois politician)
Member of the Illinois State Senate
from the 27th district
In office
2007 -
Preceded by Wendell Jones
Political party Republican
Spouse Julie Murphy
Residence Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Profession attorney
Religion Roman Catholic

Matt Murphy is a Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 27th district since 2007. The district includes parts of Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Inverness, Palatine, Prospect Heights and South Barrington.

Murphy was elected to the Illinois Senate on November 7, 2006 defeating Democrat Peter Gutzmer to succeed retiring Republican Senator Wendell Jones. Murphy had won the Republican primary on March 21, 2006 defeating Palatine Village President Rita Mullins.

Murphy has served as a Harper College Trustee since 2003, and served as a Trustee of the Greater Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce from 2003 to 2004. Murphy is a graduate of John Marshall Law School and is a practicing attorney with Brian J. McManus & Associates.

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