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Phil Murphy

Philip Dunton Murphy (born August 16, 1957)[1] is an American financier, diplomat, former Goldman Sachs executive and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is the 56th and current Governor of New Jersey upon winning the 2017 gubernatorial election and being sworn-in on January 16, 2018. Murphy was the United States Ambassador to Germany from 2009 to 2013 serving during the Barack Obama presidency. He was narrowly re-elected in 2021, beating Republican Jack Ciattarelli. He became the first Democratic governor to win re-election since Brendan Byrne in 1977.[2]

Phil Murphy
Governor Phil Murphy 2023.jpg
56th Governor of New Jersey
Assumed office
January 16, 2018
LieutenantSheila Oliver[a]
Tahesha Way
Preceded byChris Christie
Chair of the National Governors Association
In office
July 15, 2022 – July 14, 2023
Preceded byAsa Hutchinson
Succeeded bySpencer Cox
United States Ambassador to Germany
In office
September 3, 2009 – August 26, 2013
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byWilliam R. Timken
Succeeded byJohn B. Emerson
Personal details
Born
Philip Dunton Murphy

(1957-08-16) August 16, 1957 (age 67)
Needham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Tammy Snyder (m. 1993)
Children4
ResidenceDrumthwacket
Education
  1. ↑ Oliver died in office on August 1, 2023.

Early life

Murphy was born in Needham, Massachusetts.[3][4] He was raised in both Needham and nearby Newton, Massachusetts.[5] He studied at Harvard University and at the University of Pennsylvania.

Ambassador to Germany (2009–2013)

Murphy served as United States Ambassador to Germany under President Barack Obama from 2009–2013.[6]

His formal nomination to the position was made by President Barack Obama on July 9, 2009.[7] It was then confirmed by the United States Senate on August 7, 2009.[8] Murphy promoted American trade and focused on engaging Germany’s youth through town hall meetings, exchange programs, and social media communication.[9]

On May 29, 2013, it was announced that Murphy was stepping down from the ambassadorship.[10] He formally left the position on August 26, 2013.

Governship (since 2018)

2017 election

Main page: 2017 New Jersey gubernatorial election

Murphy was the Democratic nominee for Governor of New Jersey in the 2017 gubernatorial election.[11] He faced Republican Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno in the general election.[11] He won the election on November 7, 2017.[12]

Tenure

In December 2019, Murphy became the chairperson of the Democratic Governors Association,[13] a position he held for a year.[14]

2021 election

Main page: 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election

On October 1, 2020, Murphy announced he would seek reelection, with Oliver as his running mate.[15] He faced Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the general election.[16] He was re-elected by a small margin and was declared the winner the next day.

Personal life

Murphy moved to Middletown Township, New Jersey in 2000.[17] He is married to Tammy Snyder and they have four children.

On March 4, 2020, Murphy had surgery in New York City to remove cancerous tumors in his kidneys.[18] He made a full recovery shortly afterward.[19]

Phil Murphy Media

  • Murphy's high school yearbook photo, 1975

  • Ambassador Murphy receiving gifts in Köln in mid-2013 near the end of his tenure. Also visible are Peter Jungen (right) and Mayor Jürgen Roters

  • Ambassador Murphy greeting Secretary of State John Kerry upon arrival in Berlin early in 2013

  • Phil Murphy gubernatorial campaign, 2017

  • Murphy holding a campaign event

  • Murphy speaks to the press following the second gubernatorial debate at Rowan University on October 12, 2021.

  • Murphy meets with President Donald Trump in April 2020

  • Murphy with President Joe Biden in September 2021

  • Murphy walking with Senator Cory Booker alongside security, October 2022

References

  1. ↑ Campaign email "It's Phil Murphy's Birthday Today!", sent August 16, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Murphy wins bruising N.J. governor's race, narrowly beating Ciattarelli for 2nd term".
  3. ↑ "On Murphy's Road to Victory, No Stone Left Unturned". Retrieved 2017-10-21.
  4. ↑ Quigley, Joan. "Phil Murphy: A big smile and, big plans for New Jersey" (in en-US). NJ.com. http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/11/phil_murphy_big_smile_big_plans.html. Retrieved June 27, 2017. 
  5. ↑ Dustin Racioppi, "Guadagno, Murphy race rooted in the past", Asbury Park Press, June 8, 2017, p. 9A.
  6. ↑ "President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 7-9-09". July 9, 2009. Archived from the original on November 10, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Murphy will be sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to Germany on Sunday; Fishman still awaits action; Rumors on Steinberg's successor". September 9, 2009. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  8. ↑ http://germany.usembassy.gov/about/ambassador/ Archived 2009-10-02 at the Wayback Machine - As it was on August 21, 2009 during Murphy's time as Ambassador to Germany
  9. ↑ "Murphy, Philip D." Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  10. ↑ "An Interview with Philip D. Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to Germany - The Politic". Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "New Jersey Primary Results: Murphy Will Face Guadagno in Governor's Race". Retrieved 2017-06-07.
  12. ↑ NJ.com, NJ Advance Media for. "Phil Murphy beats Kim Guadagno to succeed Christie as N.J. governor". NJ.com.
  13. ↑ Johnson, Brent; Arco, Matt (November 29, 2019). "Murphy prepares for a national role in Trump's re-election year, but says he will keep his focus on N.J." nj. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  14. ↑ NJ.com, Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for (2020-12-03). "Murphy stepping down as Democratic governors chair". nj. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
  15. ↑ Wildstein, David (October 1, 2020). "Murphy formally launches bid for 2nd term as governor, will run with Oliver". New Jersey Globe. Sea of Reeds Media. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  16. ↑ Racioppi, Dustin (January 21, 2020). "First GOP challenger announces run to unseat NJ Gov. Phil Murphy". NorthJersey.com. Gannett. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  17. ↑ "NJ's next governor: Phil Murphy or Kim Guadagno". Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  18. ↑ "How Phil Murphy went from cancer surgery to meeting the challenge of his political life during coronavirus crisis". NJ.com. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Cancer Doctor Says New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Very Fortunate Kidney Tumor Detected Early". CBS. Retrieved May 20, 2020.

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