Stephanie Murphy
Stephanie Murphy (born Đặng Thị Ngọc Dung; September 16, 1978) is a Vietnamese-born American politician. She represented Florida's 7th congressional district from 2017 to 2023. Murphy is the first Vietnamese-American woman to serve in Congress. She is the second overall, after Joseph Cao. She is a Democrat and used to be an Independent.
Stephanie Murphy | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Mica |
| Succeeded by | Cory Mills |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Đặng Thị Ngọc Dung 16 September 1978 (aged 47) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Political party | Independent (Before 2016) Democratic (2016–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Sean Murphy |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | College of William & Mary (BA) Georgetown University (MS) |
| Website | House website |
Political career
Murphy announced her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for Florida's 7th congressional district in the 2016 elections. She ran against then-incumbent Republican John Mica. She was supported by President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and former congresswoman Gabby Giffords.[1][2] Murphy won the election, beating Mica with 51% of the vote.[3]
After Democrats won the House majority in 2018, Murphy became a member of the United States House Committee on Ways and Means.[4]
On December 18, 2019, Murphy voted for both articles of impeachment against Trump.[5]
On January 7, 2021, Murphy wanted President Donald Trump to be removed from office under the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution.[6] She voted in favor of Trump's second impeachment on January 13, 2021.[7]
In March 2019, Murphy supported Beto O'Rourke's presidential candidacy in the 2020 Democratic party presidential primaries.[8] After O'Rourke dropped out of the race, Murphy supported Michael Bloomberg in January 2020 and became his campaign's national co-chair.[9] After Bloomberg dropped out in March 2020, Murphy supported Joe Biden's presidential campaign.[10]
On December 20, 2021, Murphy announced that she will not run for reelection in 2022.[11]
Personal life
Murphy was born Đặng Thị Ngọc Dung in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.[12] Her family fled Communist-controlled Vietnam in 1979 when she was six months old.[13] Their boat ran out of fuel and they were rescued by the United States Navy at sea.[14] She was raised in Virginia and Winter Park, Florida.[15]
Murphy and her husband, Sean, have two children.[16] Murphy is a Protestant.[17]
References
- ↑ Sentinel, Orlando. Val Demings, Stephanie Murphy endorsed by Gabby Giffords. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ↑ Barack Obama endorses Val Demings, Stephanie Murphy – Florida Politics (October 24, 2016). Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ↑ Comas, Martin E.. Political newcomer Murphy pulls stunner, unseats Mica; Demings defeats Lowe. Orlando Sentinel (November 8, 2016). Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ↑ Naomi Jagoda (January 9, 2019). "Ten Dem lawmakers added to House Ways and Means Committee". The Hill. https://thehill.com/policy/finance/424650-ten-dem-lawmakers-added-to-house-ways-and-means-committee.
- ↑ Panetta, Grace. WHIP COUNT: Here's which members of the House voted for and against impeaching Trump. Business Insider.
- ↑ Moyer, Matthew. Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy calls for 25th Amendment to be invoked to remove President Trump from office. Orlando Weekly. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ↑ Here's how the House voted on Trump's second impeachment. Politico.
- ↑ Peters, Xander. Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy endorses Beto O'Rourke in 2020 presidential election. Orlando Weekly. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ↑ Powers, Scott. Stephanie Murphy named national co-chair of Mike Bloomberg's campaign. Florida Politics (January 17, 2020). Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ↑ Lemongello, Steven. U.S. Reps. Darren Soto, Stephanie Murphy endorse Joe Biden. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ↑ Ferris, Sarah. Murphy, a leader of House Dem centrists, won't seek reelection. Politico. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ↑ Candidate Conversation – Stephanie Murphy (D) – News & Analysis – The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ↑ Dunkelberger, Lloyd. John Mica faces major challenge in redrawn district from Stephanie Murphy. Orlando Weekly (October 24, 2016). Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ↑ Bade, Rachael. Top GOP congressman laughs his way to possible defeat. Politico (November 1, 2016). Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ↑ Democrats find a challenger against Mica. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ↑ EMILY's List Endorses Stephanie Murphy in Florida's 7th Congressional District (July 25, 2016). Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ↑ Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. Religious affiliation of members of 116th Congress. pewforum.org. p. 3. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
Other website
- Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy Archived 2018-04-04 at the Wayback Machine official U.S. House website
- Campaign website Archived 2016-11-18 at the Wayback Machine
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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