Laura Murphy

This article is about the American politician. For the American civil rights activist and lobbyist, see Laura W. Murphy.
Laura Murphy
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 28th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 5, 2015
Preceded byDan Kotowski
Personal details
BornPark Ridge, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationIllinois State University (BA)

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]

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

Illinois 28th Senate District General Election, 2022[5]
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

References

  1. ^ a b Riopell, Mike (2015-09-28). "Former Des Plaines alderman will replace Kotowski in state Senate". Retrieved 2015-09-28.
  2. ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 28" (PDF). 2011-06-03. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  3. ^ "Official Biography".
  4. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  5. ^ "Election Results 2022 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2024-03-09.