Matt Murphy (Illinois politician)

Matt Murphy (born March 11, 1970) was a Republican former member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 27th district from 2007 until his resignation in September 2016. The 27th district includes parts of Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Inverness, Palatine, Wheeling, Prospect Heights and South Barrington.[1]

Matt Murphy
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 27th district
In office
January 2007 (2007-Jan) –  2016 (2016-September 15)
Preceded byWendell E. Jones
Succeeded byTom Rooney
Personal details
Born (1970-03-11) March 11, 1970
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Julie Murphy
ChildrenFour
ResidencePalatine, Illinois
Alma materJohn Marshall Law School (J.D.)
University of Iowa (B.S.)
ProfessionAttorney

On August 11, 2016, Murphy announced his resignation from the Illinois Senate to take a position with Mac Strategies Group.[2]

Early life & career

Murphy grew up in Mt. Prospect and attended St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights. He has served as a Harper College Trustee and as a Trustee of the Greater Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce. He is a practicing attorney with Brian J. McManus & Associates, a law firm devoted to representing claimants in personal injury lawsuits. In 2003, Murphy was elected to the Harper College Board of Trustees for a six-year term.[3] He resides in Palatine with his wife, Julie, and their four children.

Illinois Senate

Murphy was elected to the Illinois Senate on November 7, 2006, defeating Peter Gutzmer to succeed retiring Republican Senator Wendell E. Jones. Murphy won the Republican primary on March 21, 2006, defeating Mayor of Palatine Rita Mullins. He was re-elected in 2008.

Murphy was narrowly defeated in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois on February 2, 2010, by Jason Plummer.[4] In 2013, Murphy declined to run to become the Chair of the Illinois Republican Party.[5]

In 2013, Murphy became the deputy Republican leader in the Illinois Senate, a position he held until his resignation, making him the second highest ranking Republican in the Senate.[6][7]

On August 12, 2016, in a surprise move, Murphy announced he would resign from the Illinois Senate in order to take a position with Mac Strategies Group.[2] His resignation would be effective on September 15.[2]

References
  1. "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 27" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
  2. Riopell, Mike (August 12, 2016). "Matt Murphy Announces His Senate Resignation". The Daily Herald. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  3. http://results.cookcountyclerk.com/electionresults/040103/DetailSummaryElection040103RaceNum696.html?Party=ALL
  4. Plummer officially GOP nominee for it. gov. Archived 2013-02-01 at Archive.today Rockford Register Star, Gatehouse News Service, February 4, 2010
  5. Miller, Rich (2013-05-09). "State Senator Matt Murphy out: Injured on ball field and withdraws from state GOP top job". Illinois Times. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
  6. Pearson, Rick (August 12, 2016). "Rauner Ally Matt Murphy Resigns from Illinois Senate". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  7. "Sen. Matt Murphy Second High-Ranking GOP Legislator to Exit". Chicago Sun-Times. August 11, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.


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