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Mark Murphy (politician)

American businessman and politician (born 1959) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mark B. Murphy[1] (born December 14, 1959) is an American businessman, oil producer,[2] and politician currently serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 59. Murphy, a Republican, was appointed to the seat by the Chaves County Board of Commissioners on January 16, 2025,[3] to complete the term of Jared Hembree, who resigned due to health issues.[4]

Preceded byJared Hembree
BornMark Bertram Murphy
(1959-12-14) December 14, 1959 (age 66)
Quick facts Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 59th district, Preceded by ...
Mark Murphy
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 59th district
Assumed office
January 16, 2025
Preceded byJared Hembree
Personal details
BornMark Bertram Murphy
(1959-12-14) December 14, 1959 (age 66)
PartyRepublican
EducationNew Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (BS)
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Political career

In April 2026, Murphy abruptly withdrew from seeking renomination, filing his withdrawal on the last day to do so. Some criticized Murphy's delayed withdrawal, stating that it intentionally left the field open for Roswell businessman Stephen Dodson to run unopposed in the primary.[5]

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