James M. Murphy

James M. Murphy
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 4th Norfolk district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 27, 2001
Preceded byPaul R. Haley
Personal details
Born (1969-11-15) November 15, 1969
PartyDemocratic
EducationBoston College High School
Merrimack College, B.A.
Suffolk University Law School
OccupationAttorney

James M. Murphy (born November 15, 1969) is an American politician who represents the 4th Norfolk district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, his district includes part of the town of Weymouth.[1]

Murphy previously served as a judicial clerk on the Massachusetts Appeals Court and as an assistant district attorney in Suffolk County.[2]

Political career

Murphy was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in a special election held on May 22, 2001, defeating Republican nominee Victor Pap III.[3]

In 2018, Murphy sponsored legislation to increase pension benefits and provide property tax relief to the widow of Michael Chesna, a Weymouth police officer who was killed in the line of duty.[4][5]

Committee Assignments[6]

  • Chairperson, Joint Committee on Financial Services

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Representative James M. Murphy". malegislature.gov. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Representative James M. Murphy". malegislature.gov. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ "PD43+ » 2001 State Representative Special General Election 4th Norfolk District". PD43+. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ed. "Governor approves pension for Chesna's widow". Wicked Local. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Bill H.4928". malegislature.gov. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Representative James M. Murphy". malegislature.gov. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
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