Laura Murphy
American politician
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Laura M. Murphy is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate representing the 28th district since October 2015.[1] The 28th district includes all or parts of Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Roselle and Schaumburg.[2][3]
Laura Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office October 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Kotowski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Park Ridge, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Illinois State University (BA) |
She previously served as a member of the Des Plaines City Council.[1]
As of July 2022, Senator Murphy is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:[4]
- (Chairwoman of) Appropriations - Constitutional Offices Committee (SAPP-SACO)
- Appropriations Committee (SAPP)
- Assignments Committee (SCOA)
- Commerce Committee (SCOM)
- Environment and Conservation Committee (SNVR)
- Executive Committee (SEXC)
- (Chairwoman of) Executive Appointments Committee (SEXA)
- (Chairwoman of) Executive - Elections Committee (SEXC-SEOE)
- Executive - Government Operations Committee (SEXC-SEGO)
- Financial Institutions Committee (SFIC)
- Higher Education Committee (SCHE)
- Labor Committee (SLAB)
- Local Government Committee (SLGV)
- Redistricting Committee (SRED)
- Redistricting - Northwest Cook County (SRED-SRNC)
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Laura M. Murphy (incumbent) | 33,259 | 58.13 | −41.87% | |
| Republican | Sal Raspanti | 23,958 | 41.87 | +41.87% | |
| Total votes | 57,217 | 100.0 | |||