Paul Murphy (Massachusetts politician)
Paul Maurice Murphy (February 24, 1932 – January 22, 2020) was an American politician and judge from the state of Massachusetts.
Paul Maurice Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 11th Plymouth district | |
| In office 1971–1974 Serving with Robert Creedon (1971–1972) and Paul Studentski (1973–1974) | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the ? Plymouth district | |
| In office 1961–1970 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1932 Brockton, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 22, 2020 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Marcia McGahan |
| Children | Sarah Murphy Brown Charles Murphy Emily Murphy Doyle Andrew Murphy |
| Mother | Edith Saxton |
| Father | Maurice J. Murphy |
| Education | Williams College Boston University Law School |
Personal life
He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, the son of Judge Maurice J. Murphy and Edith Saxton Murphy. He graduated from Williams College, where he played baseball, and Boston University School of Law. He was a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.[1]
Political career
He served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1961 to 1974, representing the 11th Plymouth district from 1971 to 1974.[2] He lost renomination in 1974.[3]
Judicial career
He was appointed by President George H. W. Bush as an administrative law judge in the Social Security Administration, a position he held for 25 years.[1]
Electoral history[3]
1974 Massachusetts 12th Plymouth District State Representative Democratic Primary
| Mark E. Lawton (D) 64.6% |
| Paul M. Murphy (D) (inc.) 35.4% |
1972 Massachusetts 11th Plymouth District State Representative General Election
| Paul M. Murphy (D) (inc.) 36.2% |
| Paul V. Studentski (D) 34.4% |
| Paul J. Burns (R) 17.3% |
| Warren Russell Emerson (R) 12.2% |
1972 Massachusetts 11th Plymouth District State Representative Democratic Primary
| Paul M. Murphy (D) (inc.) 29.4% |
| Paul V. Studentski (D) 25.1% |
| James J. Adams (D) 18.4% |
| Francis P. Carchidi (D) 11.5% |
| Howard A. Coleman Jr. (D) 9.2% |
| T. Robert Saad (D) 6.3% |
1970 Massachusetts 11th Plymouth District State Representative General Election
| Robert S. Creedon Jr. (D) 51.2% |
| Paul M. Murphy (D) (inc.) 48.8% |
References
- "Paul M. Murphy Obituary". The Hingham Journal. 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- "Register of the Executive and Legislative Departments of the Government of Massachusetts 1974" (PDF). Massachusetts Senate. 1974. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
- "Paul M. Murphy (D)". Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2020-05-15.