Pat Murphy (Iowa politician)
Pat Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
| In office 1989–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jackie Reeder |
| Succeeded by | Abby Finkenauer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1959 Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Teri Murphy |
| Alma mater | Loras College |
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Patrick Joseph Murphy (born August 24, 1959) is an American politician who served as Iowa State Representative from the 99th District and Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives; Murphy was also the Democratic nominee for Iowa's 1st congressional district in 2014. He also previously served as Minority Leader from 2003 to 2007. Murphy is a Democrat and served in the Iowa House after winning a special election in 1989. He received his BA from Loras College.