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 | |
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| 56th Governor of New Jersey | |
| Assumed office January 16, 2018 | |
| Lieutenant | Sheila Oliver[a] Tahesha Way |
| Preceded by | Chris Christie |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 15, 2022 – July 14, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Asa Hutchinson |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Cox |
| United States Ambassador to Germany | |
| In office September 3, 2009 – August 26, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | William R. Timken |
| Succeeded by | John B. Emerson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip Dunton Murphy August 16, 1957 Needham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Tammy Snyder (m. 1993) |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Drumthwacket |
| Education | |
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Early life change
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) change
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) change
2017 election change
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 change
In December 2019, Murphy became the chairperson of the Democratic Governors Association,[13] a position he held for a year.[14]
2021 election change
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 change
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]
References change
- ↑ Campaign email "It's Phil Murphy's Birthday Today!", sent August 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Murphy wins bruising N.J. governor's race, narrowly beating Ciattarelli for 2nd term".
- ↑ "On Murphy's Road to Victory, No Stone Left Unturned". Retrieved 2017-10-21.
- ↑ Quigley, Joan. "Phil Murphy: A big smile and, big plans for New Jersey". NJ.com. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ↑ Dustin Racioppi, "Guadagno, Murphy race rooted in the past", Asbury Park Press, June 8, 2017, p. 9A.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ "Murphy, Philip D." Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- ↑ "An Interview with Philip D. Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to Germany - The Politic". Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "New Jersey Primary Results: Murphy Will Face Guadagno in Governor's Race". Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ↑ NJ.com, NJ Advance Media for. "Phil Murphy beats Kim Guadagno to succeed Christie as N.J. governor". NJ.com.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ NJ.com, Jonathan D. Salant | NJ Advance Media for (2020-12-03). "Murphy stepping down as Democratic governors chair". nj. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Racioppi, Dustin (January 21, 2020). "First GOP challenger announces run to unseat NJ Gov. Phil Murphy". NorthJersey.com. Gannett. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ↑ "NJ's next governor: Phil Murphy or Kim Guadagno". Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ↑ "How Phil Murphy went from cancer surgery to meeting the challenge of his political life during coronavirus crisis". NJ.com. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ↑ "Cancer Doctor Says New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Very Fortunate Kidney Tumor Detected Early". CBS. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
Other websites change
- Education Task Force website Archived 2016-10-19 at the Wayback Machine
- New Jersey Benefits Task Force final report
- United States Diplomatic Mission to Germany: The Ambassador Archived 2009-10-02 at the Wayback Machine
- June 2013 interview in Frankfurter Rundschau (in German)
- Murphy Appearances on C-SPAN
- Official campaign website
- Primary Night - narrative photo essay