Mark Murphy (politician)
Mark Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
| Assumed office January 16, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jared Hembree |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Bertram Murphy December 14, 1959 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (BS) |
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]
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]
References
- ↑ "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ Boyd, Dan; Gleason, Megan (January 20, 2025). "A rumble in the Roundhouse: NM lawmakers ready for start of busy 60-day legislative session". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ↑ Ross, Alex (January 16, 2025). "Murphy appointed to open legislative seat". Roswell Daily Record. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ↑ Ross, Alex (January 11, 2025). "Hembree steps down from New Mexico House seat". Roswell Daily Record. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ↑ Boyd, Dan (April 10, 2026). "State Rep. Mark Murphy ends reelection campaign, increasing number of departing incumbents". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2026.