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Stephanie Murphy (born September 16, 1978) is an American politician, businesswoman, former educator, and former national security analyst who served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 7th congressional district from 2017 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she defeated 12-term incumbent Republican John Mica in 2016. Her district included much of downtown and northern Orlando, as well as all of Winter Park, Maitland, Sanford, and Altamonte Springs.

Key Information

Murphy was born in 1978 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, before leaving the country with her family in 1979. After growing up in Northern Virginia, Murphy attended the College of William & Mary and Georgetown University. Before her election to Congress, she worked as a national security specialist at the United States Department of Defense, an executive at Sungate Capital, and a business professor at Rollins College. Murphy became the first Vietnamese-American woman, first Vietnamese-American Democrat, and the second Vietnamese-American overall (after South Vietnam-born Republican Joseph Cao of Louisiana) to be elected to Congress.[1] Rather than seeking re-election to a fourth term, she retired from Congress in 2022.[2]

On July 9, 2025, Murphy announced her candidacy for mayor of Orange County in 2026.[3]

Early life and education

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Stephanie Murphy was born on September 16, 1978, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.[4] Her family fled Communist-controlled Vietnam in 1979 when she was six months old.[5] Their boat ran out of fuel and they were rescued by the United States Navy at sea.[6][7] They settled in Northern Virginia, where she grew up.[8]

With the help of Pell Grants and student loans, Murphy attended the College of William & Mary, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. She then went to Georgetown University, from which she received a Master of Science in Foreign Service degree.[7][9][10]

Pre-congressional career

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After the September 11 attacks, Murphy went to work for the United States Department of Defense as a national security specialist.[7][11] For her service, she received the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Civilian Service Award.[12] She worked as an executive on investment efforts and government affairs initiatives at Sungate Capital in Winter Park, Florida, and as a business professor at Rollins College.[9]

In 2013, the company 3N2 employed Murphy to lead a design team for new women's softball pants; she is listed in patent records as an inventor of "NuFit Knickers". In 2018 Murphy came under criticism after it was revealed that her husband's company has the pants and other sports gear made in China.[13][14]

U.S. House of Representatives

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Elections

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2016

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See also: 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida § District 7

Murphy declared her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for Florida's 7th congressional district in the 2016 elections. She ran against 12-term incumbent Republican John Mica in the November 8 general election.[8] She was endorsed by President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and former congresswoman Gabby Giffords.[7][15][16] Murphy defeated Mica with 51% of the vote.[17] She is the second Vietnamese-American, after Joseph Cao, to be elected to the United States Congress, and the first Vietnamese-American woman to do so.[7]

Murphy ran in a district that was somewhat bluer than its predecessor after a court-ordered mid-decade redistricting. The old 7th had been a marginal district, even though Mica had won it twice without serious difficulty (he represented a more Republican St. Augustine/Daytona Beach/Orlando district from 1993 to 2013). Mitt Romney won it over Barack Obama in 2012, with 51% of the vote.[18] In contrast, had the redrawn 7th existed in 2012, Obama would have won it with 49.4%.[19]

After meeting with President Trump in September 2017, Murphy said that she and fellow Democrats could work with him.[20]

2018

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See also: 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida § District 7

According to political commentators, Murphy faced the challenge of representing an evenly divided district. "Of the three freshman Democrats from Central Florida, which include U.S. Reps. Val Demings, D-Orlando, and Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, Murphy faces the toughest race for re-election," the Orlando Sentinel wrote on January 2, 2018. "I think she has one of the toughest districts in the country," said Susan MacManus, a political science professor at the University of South Florida. "It's very difficult to please everybody in a swing district, and that's why it's so challenging."[20]

Murphy defeated Republican state Representative Mike Miller with 57.6% of the vote,

2020

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See also: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida § District 7

Murphy was reelected with 55.34% of the vote, defeating Republican Leo Valentín.

Tenure

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Murphy was sworn into office on January 3, 2017. She has urged the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate various bomb threats against Jewish facilities.[21] She joined the Blue Dog Coalition in the 115th U.S. Congress,[22] and in December 2018 was named one of three co-chairs, handling administration, for the 116th U.S. Congress.[23]

With the Democrats winning a majority in the House in 2018, Murphy was named to the Ways and Means Committee.[24]

In March 2019, Murphy endorsed Beto O'Rourke in the 2020 Democratic party presidential primaries.[25] After O'Rourke withdrew from the race, Murphy endorsed Michael Bloomberg in January 2020, becoming his campaign's national co-chair.[26] After Bloomberg withdrew in March 2020, Murphy endorsed Joe Biden.[27]

On December 20, 2021, Murphy announced on Twitter that she would not seek reelection to a fourth term, writing, "I've decided not to seek another term in Congress. Serving Central Florida has been the honor of my life, but it's also been incredibly challenging for my family and me." There was speculation that her decision was made because Republicans in the state legislature would redraw her into an unwinnable district, but the decision came several months before new maps were approved in May 2022.[28]

Investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol

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On July 1, 2021, Murphy was one of seven Democrats Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointed to the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.[29] In a statement following the announcement, Murphy pledged "to fulfill this solemn responsibility to the best of my ability. My goal is simple and straightforward: to find the truth of what happened, and why it happened, so we can ensure that it never happens again. I will follow the facts wherever, and to whomever, they lead—without preconceived conclusions and through a strictly non-partisan lens." She concluded her statement: "To see the citadel of American democracy assaulted is a reminder that our democracy is not self-sustaining. It needs to be preserved and protected by American patriots of every political stripe.”[30]

On July 12, 2022, Murphy co-led the Select Committee's seventh public hearing with Representative Jamie Raskin. In her opening statement, she said, "We will show some of the coordination that occurred between the White House and members of Congress as it relates to January 6th. And some of these members of Congress would later seek pardons."[31][32] The hearing also focused on the role the far-right extremist groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers played in organizing the attack. Trump's December 19, 2020, tweet "Big protest in D.C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!" and its spread to his supporters was also discussed. To show the impact, the committee played audio recordings of its interview with an anonymous Twitter employee who worked from 2020 to 2021 and was on the team responsible for the platform's content moderation policies. The employee said the tweet served "as a call to action, and in some cases as a call to arms" to Trump's supporters.[33]

In Murphy's closing statement, she said: "Our committee’s overriding objective is to fight fiction with facts. To create a full account for the American people and for the historical record. To tell the truth of what happened and why it happened. To make recommendations so it never happens again. To defend our democracy. To me, there is nothing more patriotic than that."

Committee assignments

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Caucus memberships

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Leadership in the 117th Congress

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Leadership in the 116th Congress

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Post-congressional career

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On July 9, 2025, Murphy announced she would run for mayor of Orange County, Florida. She joined a field of three other candidates.[38]

Political positions

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Murphy is a Blue dog democrat.

Infrastructure

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In 2021, Murphy was one of nine Democrats who refused to support the Build Back Better Act unless the House first voted on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.[39]

Healthcare

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Murphy voted against allowing Medicare to negotiate the prices of prescription medications in the Ways and Means Committee.[40][41]

Economy and COVID-19 relief

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Murphy is a self-identified capitalist.[42][43] She supports a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. constitution, which would prohibit the government from spending more than it takes in on a given year. She views growing federal budget deficits as "major threats to the economy, the future health of America, and national security."[44][45]

In an April 2020 conference call with business executives and lobbyists, Murphy expressed support for a lobbyist-led effort to reverse a ban in the original CARES Act that blocked business advocacy and lobbying groups from participating in the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program. The effort included a request to be eligible for an additional $25 billion in government funds for canceled events and other lost revenue from the pandemic.[46]

Murphy was part of an effort by some Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill to use the coronavirus outbreak to press Trump to remove tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of Chinese goods and imported steel and aluminum.[47] After the administration rejected the requests, she and Representative Joe Cunningham sent House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a letter requesting that she include a suspension of the tariffs in the COVID-19 relief package and mandate that the government refund to businesses the tariffs already paid on imported Chinese goods and imported steel and aluminum.[48][49]

Murphy introduced a bill to make it easier for small business owners to obtain low-interest loans. It passed the House. She also co-sponsored a law, passed and signed by Trump, that ensures that small businesses will receive a share of federal government contracts.[20]

Immigration

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Murphy supports comprehensive immigration reform to fix what she characterizes as a broken system with one that is "consistent with American values."[43] She supports a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants and reforms to the visa system to focus on economic development.[43] To demonstrate her support for immigration reform, she posted online a picture of herself wearing an "I Am An Immigrant" t-shirt along with the message, "#IAmAnImmigrant and proud of it. Our nation's diversity is its strength. Opportunity and freedom keep the American dream alive."[50]

Murphy was one of 24 House Democrats to vote for Kate's Law,[51] which proposes to increase the penalties for those who have been deported or removed from the U.S. and are apprehended reentering the country.[52]

Murphy opposed Trump's executive order to temporarily ban entry into the U.S. by citizens of six Muslim-majority countries, North Korea and Venezuela. "I strongly oppose the President's executive orders on refugees, which violate fundamental American values and undermine our national security," she said. "We must work in a bipartisan manner to strengthen our refugee policy in a way that keeps us secure AND upholds our values."[53]

Gun control

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Murphy decided to run for office when incumbent Republican John Mica accepted a campaign contribution from the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) two days after the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida (the 7th congressional district includes much of Orlando). She won office with the support of gun-control groups, such as Americans for Responsible Solutions (later merged into Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence) and the Pride Fund to End Gun Violence, which formed after the Pulse shooting. Murphy supports universal background checks, as well as prohibiting those on the No Fly List from purchasing firearms.[54] She has said, "We should protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners, but we should also protect our communities by passing commonsense gun laws."[55]

In 2017, Murphy introduced into the House the "Gun Violence Research Act", which was designed to repeal the 1996 Dickey Amendment, a federal ban on the use of federal funds to fund gun-violence research. She said the ban on gun-violence research was "un-American to its core."[56] After the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, several Republican Congress members indicated that they supported the Gun Violence Research Act, and Murphy ultimately spoke to Vice President Mike Pence, which she credits with helping the bill pass as an amendment to a budget bill that year.[57] The first grants for studies were issued in October 2020.[58] In March 2018, Murphy said that gun control might be approaching "a tipping point" because young people "had to grow up where they don't know anything but school mass shootings. They're sick and tired of it, and they're activating."[59]

Impeachments of Donald Trump

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On December 18, 2019, Murphy voted for both articles of impeachment against Trump.[60]

On January 7, 2021, Murphy called for Trump to be removed from office under the 25th amendment of the U.S. Constitution.[61] She voted in favor of Trump's second impeachment on January 13, 2021.[62]

Military

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Murphy was one of 8 Democrats to oppose a House resolution limiting Trump's military actions against Iran without congressional approval.[63][64][65]

National security

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In the aftermath of the attack on the Capitol, Murphy proposed to deny security clearances to QAnon believers.[66]

In a December 2020 op-ed in the Tampa Bay Times, Murphy characterized climate change as a "national security threat and economic opportunity" for Florida.[67]

Police reform

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Murphy co-sponsored the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a sweeping civil rights and police reform bill that would limit legal protections for police from individual lawsuits, ban chokeholds, create a national registry of police misconduct, and grant the Department of Justice more power to investigate local police departments for potential misconduct, among a number of other provisions.[68][69][70]

Murphy authored a statement from the Blue Dog Caucus calling for "swift and systematic change" and calling on Republicans to join them in pursuing police reform.[69]

Trade

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Murphy considers herself a pro-trade Democrat, saying in a speech before the National Foreign Trade Council Foundation, "...I don’t support free trade.  That’s a common term, but a misnomer—because it suggests unfettered trade or a free-for-all. I believe trade in goods and services is vital to advancing America’s economic and security interests. I believe protectionist measures are more likely to result in self-harm than self-preservation. I support a trading system that is rules-based.  These rules should help ensure U.S. companies rise or fall on their own merits, and don’t have to compete on an unfair playing field with foreign-based companies that mistreat workers, pollute the environment, steal intellectual property, or receive excessive government support."[71]

In February 2022, Murphy was the only House Democrat to vote against the America COMPETES Act of 2022, a bill primarily focused on encouraging and strengthening American scientific and technological innovation and R&D. Murphy said that while she supported many elements of the bill, "the trade section of the bill includes problematic, poorly-vetted provisions and excludes sensible, bipartisan provisions that were part of the Senate-passed version of the bill" according to Murphy. She said the bill "does more to limit trade than to enhance trade, even though expanded trade helps far more American workers than it hurts, reduces the prices that American consumers pay for goods and services, and is a powerful weapon in our strategic competition with China."[72]

Big Tech

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In 2022, Murphy was one of 16 Democrats to vote against the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022, an antitrust package that would crack down on corporations for anti-competitive behavior.[73][74]

Personal life

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Murphy and her husband, Sean, have two children.[75] She is a Protestant Christian.[76]

See also

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References

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Stephanie Murphy (born September 16, 1978) is an American politician, businesswoman, and former professional who served as the U.S. Representative for from 2017 to 2023. Born in , , her family fled the communist regime shortly after her birth, eventually resettling in the United States where she became a naturalized citizen. As a moderate Democrat, she was the first Vietnamese-American woman elected to Congress and gained recognition for her bipartisan legislative efforts on issues including , economic recovery, and public health research. In July 2025, Murphy announced her candidacy for mayor of Orange County, Florida, in the 2026 election. Murphy's congressional service included assignments to the House Armed Services Committee, the House Intelligence Committee, and the House Ways and Means Committee, where she contributed to oversight of defense policy, intelligence operations, and reforms. Notable achievements encompass leading the bipartisan push to repeal the federal ban on research funding, enacting incentives for businesses to retain employees during economic downturns, and advocating for increased support for veterans and small businesses. Prior to entering politics, she worked as a defense policy analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense and held strategy roles in the , drawing on her background in from and the . Her emphasis on pragmatic, cross-aisle collaboration distinguished her tenure amid polarized national debates.

Early life and education

Immigration from Vietnam and family background

Stephanie Murphy was born Đặng Thị Ngọc Dung on September 16, 1978, in (then known as Saigon), , to parents who had supported the South Vietnamese government during the . Her family, including her parents, an older brother, and dozens of other refugees, fled the communist regime in 1979 when she was six months old, escaping by boat amid post-war persecution of those associated with the former South Vietnamese administration. The perilous sea journey involved overcrowding on a small vessel with mostly unrelated refugees, highlighting the desperation of boat people fleeing Vietnam's reeducation camps and under communist rule; Murphy's family was eventually at sea by international efforts. Upon arrival as refugees, they resettled initially through humanitarian organizations, with Murphy's early family life shaped by the challenges of integration for Vietnamese exiles escaping . Her parents' experiences with political reprisals directly influenced her later emphasis on democratic resilience, as evidenced by her reflections on family stories of loss and survival under .

Academic background and early influences

Murphy earned a degree in economics from the . After completing her undergraduate studies and entering the private sector, she pursued a in Foreign Service from , concentrating on and while serving as a Newsom Junior Fellow. Her enrollment in the graduate program followed the , 2001, attacks, which redirected her career interests from consulting toward national security and public service during her time at Consulting. Her academic path was shaped by her family's flight from communist when she was six months old in 1979, resettling in rural where her parents took low-wage jobs to support the family. This background, combined with reliance on scholarships, grants, loans, and access to quality public education, fostered a deep appreciation for opportunity and , crediting these factors for enabling her educational and professional achievements. Raised in a as one of few minorities in her community, Murphy has attributed her drive to the modeled by her immigrant parents and the foundational role of American public schooling.

Pre-congressional career

National security and defense roles

Murphy served as a national security specialist in the Office of the United States Secretary of Defense from 2004 to 2008. In this capacity, she focused on strategic planning, including leading initiatives to define the Department of Defense's priorities for security cooperation and contingency operations, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Her work involved shaping U.S. policy responses to regional challenges, such as enhancing alliances and preparing for potential conflicts. She addressed a range of defense issues, from strategies to nonproliferation efforts, contributing analysis that informed departmental decision-making. Described in some accounts as an intelligence analyst during this period, her role emphasized expertise in evaluating threats and policy options. For her contributions, Murphy received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service, along with other commendations recognizing her analytical work.

Business and consulting experience

Prior to entering public service, Murphy began her professional career in strategy consulting at Deloitte Consulting LLP in Washington, D.C., from 2000 to 2002, where she advised senior executives at multinational companies on strategic matters. This role followed her graduation from the College of William & Mary and preceded her national security positions at the Department of Defense, during which time the September 11, 2001, attacks influenced her shift toward public sector defense work. After her government service, Murphy relocated to and served as Managing Director at SunGate Capital, a Winter Park-based advisory and firm, from 2008 to 2016. In this capacity, she evaluated opportunities, collaborated with management teams to improve operations, and provided advisory services across various industries. Her work at SunGate emphasized practical strategy and capital access, drawing on her prior consulting and expertise to support client growth and restructuring efforts.

Teaching and advisory positions

Prior to entering , Murphy served as faculty at in , from 2014 to 2016, teaching courses in , , , and . In this role, she focused on practical applications of business principles, including guidance for students launching ventures. In her consulting career, Murphy provided strategic advisory services to multinational companies through , drawing on her expertise in and following her tenure at the Department of Defense. These advisory engagements involved analysis and recommendations on business strategy across various industries.

U.S.

Elections

Murphy first won election to in , flipping the seat from Republican control following that made the district more competitive. She secured reelection in 2018 and 2020, defeating Republican challengers each time while facing minimal primary opposition.

2016 election

In the August 30, , Democratic primary for , Murphy ran unopposed and advanced to the general election. On November 8, , she defeated seven-term incumbent John Mica, capturing 51.5% of the vote (182,039 votes) to Mica's 48.5% (171,583 votes). The victory marked one of the Democrats' few House gains in that cycle, attributed in part to the district's redrawn boundaries under the state's Fair Districts Amendment, which shifted its composition to include more Democratic-leaning areas in Orange and counties.

2018 election

Murphy faced a contested Democratic primary on August 28, 2018, defeating Chardo Richardson with 86.2% of the vote (49,060 votes) to Richardson's 13.8% (7,846 votes). In the general election on November 6, 2018, she won reelection against Republican Mike Miller, receiving 57.7% (183,113 votes) to Miller's 42.3% (134,285 votes). The midterm contest occurred amid a national Democratic wave, bolstering her margin in the battleground district.

2020 election

Murphy was unopposed in the August 18, 2020, Democratic primary. She won a third term in the general election on November 3, 2020, against Republican Leo Valentin and independent William R. Garlington, garnering 55.3% (224,946 votes) compared to Valentin's 43.2% (175,750 votes) and Garlington's 1.4% (5,753 votes). Despite a presidential year with high Republican turnout favoring statewide, Murphy maintained a comfortable lead in the district.

2016 election

In the Democratic held on August 30, 2016, Stephanie Murphy secured the without opposition. She advanced to the general election against Republican incumbent , who had held the seat since 1993 and defeated challenger Mark Busch in the Republican primary. had been redrawn following legal challenges to prior maps under the state's Fair Districts Amendment, shifting it into a more competitive suburban area encompassing parts of Orange and counties. Murphy's campaign emphasized her background in and defense consulting, positioning her as a pragmatic alternative to Mica's long tenure. Ads linked Mica to contributions from the shortly after the June 2016 in Orlando and to Republican presidential nominee . Outside spending totaled approximately $8 million, with the majority directed toward supporting Murphy through national Democratic-aligned groups. On November 8, 2016, Murphy defeated Mica in an upset victory, receiving 182,039 votes (51.5 percent) to Mica's 171,583 (48.5 percent). The narrow margin reflected the district's competitiveness, marking the first time a Democrat held the seat since 1982 and making Murphy the first Vietnamese-born woman elected to .

2018 election

In the Democratic on August 28, 2018, U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy defeated challenger Chardo Richardson, securing 86.2% of the vote with 49,060 votes to Richardson's 13.8% and 7,846 votes out of 56,906 total ballots cast. In the Republican primary on the same date, State Representative Mike emerged victorious from a three-way contest against Scott Sturgill and Vennia Francois, winning 53.9% of the vote (30,629 votes) compared to Sturgill's 30.4% (17,253 votes) and Francois's 15.7% (8,950 votes) out of 56,832 total votes; received endorsements from U.S. Senator and former Mayor . Murphy significantly outraised Miller in campaign funds, collecting $3,229,992 compared to his $1,137,564 through the cycle. In the general election on , 2018, Murphy won reelection by defeating Miller 57.7% to 42.3%, with 183,113 votes to his 134,285 out of 317,398 total votes cast in , a competitive seat spanning parts of Orange and counties. The contest featured debates on issues including taxes, where Miller criticized Murphy for opposing the 2017 . Murphy campaigned on her record of and expertise.

2020 election

Incumbent Stephanie Murphy sought re-election to a third term representing in the elections. The district, encompassing parts of Orange and counties including Orlando suburbs, was rated as competitive by political analysts, with Murphy's moderate profile aiding her incumbency advantage in a district that had shifted toward Democrats following . Murphy faced no opponents in the Democratic primary on , , securing the automatically. The Republican primary featured multiple candidates, including retired U.S. Mike Miller, who emerged victorious with 41.3% of the vote against challengers such as Scott Foster and Leo Valentin. Miller, a former state representative candidate and Trump supporter, had previously run against Murphy in , emphasizing conservative themes like border security and opposition to Democratic spending bills. In the general election on November 3, 2020, Murphy defeated Miller by a margin of 7.2 percentage points. Official results showed Murphy receiving 215,281 votes (53.6%), while Miller obtained 186,416 votes (46.4%), with turnout exceeding 400,000 votes amid national focus on the presidential contest between and . Murphy's campaign stressed her bipartisan record on , , and economic recovery measures during the , contrasting with Miller's attacks on her party affiliation and votes supporting impeachment proceedings against Trump. The victory extended her hold on the seat through January 2023.

Congressional service

Stephanie Murphy served as the U.S. Representative for from January 3, 2017, to January 3, 2023, across the 115th, 116th, and 117th Congresses. Her legislative priorities emphasized , support for small businesses, and economic policies, often through bipartisan collaboration. , a moderate Democrat, frequently worked across the aisle on defense authorizations and fiscal measures, securing provisions to enhance military readiness and local economic interests in . Murphy held key committee assignments reflecting her background in national security and business. She served on the House Armed Services Committee, where she acted as vice chair of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations and was a member of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces. Additional roles included the House Small Business Committee in earlier terms and the House Ways and Means Committee from the 117th Congress onward, focusing on subcommittees for Trade and Worker and Family Support. These positions enabled her to influence policies on military procurement, special operations oversight, trade competitiveness, and small business financing tools. In leadership capacities, Murphy was appointed Chief Deputy Whip of the and served on the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, roles that involved coordinating party strategy and policy development. She also co-chaired the Future Forum, a bipartisan group formed from the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, aimed at reforming congressional operations for efficiency and transparency. These positions underscored her emphasis on institutional improvements and cross-party problem-solving. Murphy's legislative record featured several bipartisan initiatives. She co-sponsored the Modernizing and Bonds Act (H.R. 5422) in 2019 to expand financing options for manufacturers and farmers. In defense , she advanced provisions in the for servicemember pay increases, support for U.S. allies, and enhanced national security measures, including those passed in the in 2022. On economic relief, Murphy led efforts to expand the Employee Retention in 2020, aiding over 6 million businesses in retaining 60 million workers during the . She also introduced the Bipartisan Act in 2022 with Rep. John Rutherford to reform fishery management practices. These efforts highlight her focus on practical, evidence-based over partisan divides.

Committee assignments and caucus involvement

Murphy served on the House Committee on Armed Services during the 115th Congress (2017–2019), including its subcommittees on Tactical Air and Land Forces and on Emerging Threats and Capabilities (later Intelligence and Special Operations Policy). She also held a position on the House Committee on Small Business in that term. Following the Democratic takeover of the House in the 116th Congress (2019–2021), Murphy gained assignment to the influential House Committee on Ways and Means, where she participated in the Subcommittee on Trade and the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. She retained her prior committee roles on Armed Services and Small Business through the 117th Congress (2021–2023). In November 2021, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointed her to the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, a temporary panel investigating the 2021 Capitol riot. Murphy affiliated with several bipartisan and moderate caucuses, reflecting her centrist orientation within the Democratic Party. She joined the , a group of fiscally conservative Democrats, and the , emphasizing pragmatic policy solutions. In September 2017, she became a member of the bipartisan , aimed at addressing through market-based approaches. For the 117th , she was selected for the , which seeks cross-party collaboration on legislative priorities.

Leadership positions

Murphy served as Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus during the 117th Congress (2021–2023), where she helped coordinate Democratic messaging, enforce , and negotiate legislative priorities with rank-and-file members. In this capacity, she held a position on the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, which recommends committee assignments and shapes the party's policy agenda. She also co-chaired the , a of fiscally conservative Democrats advocating for balanced budgets, strong national defense, and bipartisan problem-solving. held the role of Co-Chair for Administration in the 117th , focusing on organizational strategy and policy coordination within the group, which comprised about 10–15 members during her tenure. As a Blue Dog leader, she influenced debates on spending bills and , often bridging divides between progressive and moderate Democrats. These roles underscored Murphy's moderate influence in a narrowly divided House, enabling her to secure concessions on key votes despite tensions with party leadership over issues like .

Key legislative efforts and bipartisan initiatives

Murphy served as vice chair of the House , a bipartisan group she joined to promote compromise on major issues, including co-authoring the caucus's 2020 Health Crisis Economic Revival Package for immediate relief measures such as expanded and liability protections for businesses. The caucus, under her involvement, also advanced House rules changes in 2018 to guarantee floor consideration for bills with significant cross-party support, aiming to reduce . These efforts reflected her ranking among the most bipartisan members of Congress during her tenure. A key initiative was her leadership in repealing restrictions on federal research; she introduced H.R. 1478, the Gun Violence Research Act, on March 9, 2017, which gained bipartisan cosponsors and contributed to an amendment in the FY2018 omnibus appropriations bill that lifted the 1996 Dickey Amendment's effective ban, allowing the CDC and NIJ to fund prevention studies. This enabled the CDC to award $25 million in initial funding and issue its first 16 grants for such research in October 2020. On economic recovery, Murphy sponsored H.R. 6776, the JOBS Credit Act of 2020, introduced in May 2020, which expanded the Tax Credit to cover up to 50% of qualified wages (capped at $10,000 per employee) and improved coordination with the to facilitate business rehiring and retention amid shutdowns. She also co-sponsored the bipartisan Keep Working Act in 2019 with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, requiring to remain in session and forgo pay during government shutdowns to incentivize resolution. In , Murphy contributed provisions to annual National Defense Authorization Acts, including the FY2020 NDAA's measures for a 3.1% servicemember pay raise, enhanced ally support, and cyber threat mitigation, which passed the on December 11, 2019. Additional bipartisan work included the 2019 Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act with Rep. to restore deductibility for RV inventory financing, aiding the industry.

Role in January 6 Capitol investigation

Murphy served on the Select to Investigate the th Attack on the United States Capitol, appointed by Speaker on July 1, 2021, as one of seven Democrats selected to probe the events surrounding the riot. The committee's nine members included Chairman , Vice Chair , , , , , , and , with the two Republicans being vocal critics of former President . Pelosi's rejection of two Republican nominees— and —proposed by led to McCarthy withdrawing all GOP participation, prompting widespread criticism from Republicans who viewed the panel as partisan and lacking balanced representation, effectively a Democratic-led inquiry with anti-Trump Republicans substituting for mainstream GOP voices. Murphy actively participated in the committee's hearings, including questioning witnesses during early investigative sessions in July 2021. She co-led the July 12, 2022, prime-time hearing alongside Raskin, focusing on the mobilization of far-right extremist groups like the and in response to Trump's rhetoric urging supporters to "fight like hell" and march on the Capitol. In her closing remarks that evening, Murphy emphasized the committee's evidence linking Trump's actions to the violence, drawing parallels to threats against democratic institutions informed by her family's experience fleeing communist in 1979. During the committee's final hearings in December 2022, Murphy contributed to outlining potential criminal liability for Trump, specifically addressing allegations that he incited the attack in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2), a federal obstruction statute, based on evidence of his inaction amid the riot and pressure on officials to overturn the 2020 results. The panel's December 2022 final report, informed by over 1,000 interviews and 140,000 pages of documents, recommended legislative reforms on certification and executive accountability, with Murphy supporting these amid her decision not to seek reelection in 2022. Post-service, she credited the committee's findings with influencing subsequent federal indictments against Trump related to January 6. Critics, however, maintained that the inquiry's selective focus and exclusion of dissenting viewpoints undermined its credibility as an impartial fact-finding body.

Political positions

Economic policies

Murphy, a member of the fiscally conservative , emphasized policies promoting economic growth through and private sector incentives while prioritizing deficit reduction. In a 2019 Washington Post , she described herself as a "proud capitalist" who supported a driven by private , rejecting but advocating for government roles in addressing market failures like monopolies and externalities. On taxation, Murphy opposed the 2017 , voting against it on December 20, 2017, alongside all Democrats, criticizing it for providing disproportionate benefits to the wealthy and exacerbating the federal deficit. Her campaign described the bill as delivering "massive" cuts favoring the "ultra-wealthy" at the expense of middle-class families. In 2021, as a member, she voted against Democratic proposals for $2 trillion in tax increases, reflecting concerns over the scale and haste of the changes. She also critiqued the Republican tax law for worsening the debt problem without corresponding spending cuts. Regarding labor policies, Murphy co-sponsored legislation in January 2019 to raise the federal to $15 per hour, aligning with Democratic efforts to update the rate stagnant at $7.25 since 2009. On infrastructure and spending, she backed bipartisan initiatives, including the 2021 infrastructure framework, urging quick passage to invest in roads, bridges, and while expressing reservations about unchecked deficits in larger packages. As a proponent of growth, she sponsored bills to ease regulatory burdens and enhance access to capital for entrepreneurs. Murphy served on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, focusing on policies to protect American workers through agreements, though specific votes highlighted her moderate approach balancing export promotion with domestic industry safeguards.

National security and foreign affairs

Prior to entering , Murphy served as a specialist at the U.S. Department of Defense from 2004 to 2008, where she analyzed and received commendations including the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding . During her tenure in the House (2017–2023), she was assigned to the Armed Services Committee, serving as vice chair of its Subcommittee on and , which oversaw U.S. forces and intelligence activities amid evolving threats from state actors. Murphy adopted a hawkish posture toward , describing herself as "about as hawkish as anybody can be when it comes to the " and advocating measures to counter its influence, including support for diplomatic boycotts of the 2022 Beijing Olympics over abuses and aggressive territorial claims. In September 2022, she led a bipartisan congressional to , meeting President to reaffirm U.S. commitment to the island's defense amid heightened Chinese pressure, emphasizing deterrence to prevent escalation similar to Russia's actions in . On , Murphy condemned its February 2022 invasion of as a "premeditated, unprovoked act of war," warning that authoritarian regimes in , , and [North Korea](/page/North Korea) were observing the response and that failure to impose costs would embolden further aggression. She participated in discussions on adapting U.S. capabilities to address Russian hybrid warfare tactics, alongside threats from and . In foreign policy toward , Murphy was among eight Democrats who voted against a January 2020 House resolution invoking the War Powers Act to restrict President Trump's military options following the U.S. strike on , citing her experience and classified briefings that indicated the measure would constrain necessary responses to Iranian provocations without enhancing . Among her legislative initiatives, Murphy introduced the Protect the National Security Council From Political Interference Act of 2017 to safeguard the NSC's apolitical functioning and co-signed a 2021 letter with Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Seth Moulton urging the Biden administration to promptly release the congressionally mandated National Security Strategy, delayed since early 2021, to guide policy amid global challenges. Post-Congress, she joined the Council on Foreign Relations and co-chaired the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, advocating sustained U.S. engagement abroad to counter revisionist powers.

Domestic policy issues

Murphy supported strengthening the Affordable Care Act (ACA) rather than repealing it without a replacement, arguing in January 2017 that the law should be improved to ensure coverage continuity. She voted against efforts to dismantle key provisions, such as allowing young adults to remain on parental insurance until age 26, and co-introduced the Health Insurance Marketplace Affordability Act in May 2020 to expand subsidies and reduce uninsured rates. On education, Murphy advocated increased federal investment in early childhood and pre-K programs while opposing the imposition of national standards on states. She emphasized support for public systems, drawing from her background as a first-generation college student who benefited from scholarships and grants. Murphy backed comprehensive , including the DREAM Act to provide pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought as children, and the and Promise Act (H.R. 6) in 2019. She supported providing legal representation and for minors facing deportation, opposing blanket deportations of non-criminal undocumented individuals. In , Murphy prioritized clean air and water protections alongside investments in sources like and solar, earning a 91% lifetime score from of Conservation Voters for her voting record. She opposed offshore expansions and relaxed regulations on predator control in sensitive areas such as . Her support extended to the in 2022, which included climate provisions funding . Regarding , Murphy endorsed universal background checks, as evidenced by her vote for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8) in 2019, and favored restrictions on certain firearms while supporting measures post-Parkland shooting in her district. She backed enhanced research into prevention, joining efforts with survivors like Gabrielle Giffords in June 2019. On , Murphy focused on reducing and addressing mass incarceration through reentry programs and sentencing reforms, as stated in December 2018 campaign materials. She voted against expanding housing vouchers specifically for former addicts in June 2018, prioritizing broader accountability measures. Murphy held pro-choice positions on , supporting public funding for the procedure and opposing restrictions. Economically, she favored closing corporate tax loopholes, selective tax increases on high earners, and significant federal spending on relief efforts, including the $900 billion package in December 2020 and the American Rescue Plan in 2021.

Views on Democratic Party dynamics

Murphy, a self-described moderate Democrat and proud , expressed concerns about the Democratic Party's increasing embrace of socialist rhetoric and policies, arguing in a 2019 Washington Post that the party should champion capitalism to maintain broad appeal and economic vitality rather than alienating voters with anti-capitalist messaging. She highlighted internal tensions between capitalist-oriented members and a rising socialist faction, warning that the latter's influence risked undermining the party's electoral success in competitive districts. As a leader among House moderates and Blue Dogs, Murphy criticized Democratic leadership for prioritizing party unity over district-specific needs, particularly after the midterm gains, when tolerance for independent votes diminished. In March 2022, she accused leaders of attempting to "beat moderates into submission" during negotiations over President Biden's Build Back Better agenda, stating that this "march towards party unity is going to be detrimental to our ability to lead" by eroding the flexibility needed to win in swing areas. She pointed to external progressive groups, aligned with leadership, pressuring non-compliant members through ad campaigns, which she argued wasted resources that could repair damage in general elections—for every dollar spent against a moderate like herself, it would require ten to mitigate voter backlash. Murphy advocated for pragmatic over expansive progressive priorities, urging the Biden administration in May 2022 to dismiss "progressive pipe dreams" and focus on "kitchen-table" issues like and enhancements to appeal to independents and retain House control. She opposed bundling bipartisan infrastructure legislation with broader social spending bills lacking sufficient support, arguing that bills should be evaluated on merit rather than used as leverage, a tactic she believed exacerbated party rifts and delayed effective policy. In her October 2022 reflections post-retirement announcement, she lamented the decline of centrists due to intensifying demands for partisan conformity, which she saw as prioritizing activists over "doers" and hindering bipartisan solutions essential for long-term . These dynamics, combined with personal family considerations, contributed to her decision not to seek re-election in 2022.

Controversies and criticisms

Murphy served on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) during the 115th Congress (2017–2019), where she participated in probes into Russian interference in the 2016 election, including examinations of over 100 contacts between Trump campaign officials and Russian-linked individuals or intermediaries, as detailed in subsequent reporting on the committee's work. In May 2017, she publicly advocated for independent, nonpartisan investigations into Moscow's election meddling, describing it as a "direct assault on our democracy." The HPSCI's bipartisan task force, co-chaired by Republicans and Democrats including Murphy's colleagues, released a 2018 report confirming Russian efforts to influence the election but finding no evidence of coordinated conspiracy with the Trump campaign, though critics on the right later accused Democratic members of selectively emphasizing unverified intelligence to fuel collusion narratives. In response to the Mueller investigation's 2019 findings on Russian hacking attempts targeting systems, Murphy joined calls for enhanced cybersecurity briefings and legislative reforms, emphasizing vulnerabilities exposed during the 2016 cycle. These efforts aligned with broader Democratic pushes on the committee, though the special counsel's report ultimately concluded insufficient evidence for charges of or coordination between the Trump campaign and , despite outlining potential obstruction issues. Regarding the 2019 House impeachment inquiry into President Trump's July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy—where Trump requested investigations into political rivals—Murphy initially expressed reluctance in May 2019 but shifted support after the White House released a call summary on September 25, deeming it an abuse of executive power. She called for "Watergate-style hearings" to investigate the matter as part of congressional oversight and voted for H. Res. 660 on October 31, 2019, authorizing the inquiry by the House Intelligence, Judiciary, and Oversight committees, as well as for both articles of impeachment (abuse of power and obstruction of Congress) on December 18, 2019. Her stance drew rebukes from Florida Republicans, including state party chair Joe Gruters, who on October 10, 2019, accused her of prioritizing partisan probes over district priorities amid protests outside her office. The Senate acquitted Trump on both articles in February 2020, with defenders arguing the inquiry relied on hearsay and overlooked Biden family business dealings in Ukraine.

Moderate stance and party tensions

Murphy co-chaired the , a group of fiscally conservative Democrats, and participated in the bipartisan , positioning her as a centrist voice advocating for pragmatic policies over ideological extremes. Her district in , encompassing and Orange counties with no partisan lean, reinforced her emphasis on pro-business stances and opposition to , drawing from constituents affected by regimes in and . Tensions arose prominently with progressive Democrats over border security funding; in July 2019, she voted for a bipartisan spending bill allocating $1 billion to Customs and Border Protection and $280 million to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which passed 305-102, prompting criticism from Rep. and former aide , who labeled Blue Dogs as "New " in a since-deleted tweet that Murphy deemed insulting given her Vietnamese refugee background. She defended the vote as addressing a with adequate safeguards, rejecting progressive demands for stricter migrant camp restrictions. Further strains emerged during debates over President Biden's economic agenda; in September 2021, Murphy blasted Democratic leaders for an "artificial" deadline to complete the package by September 15, threatening to vote against every section in the without full funding details and a 72-hour review period, alongside Rep. in a letter to demanding pre-conferencing. She opposed tying the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill to the $2 trillion , arguing it prioritized politics over policy, and urged Biden to dismiss "progressive pipe dreams" in favor of kitchen-table issues like to appeal to independents. These positions highlighted broader party dynamics, where Murphy accused outside groups like labor unions and environmental advocates of functioning as extensions of leadership, pressuring moderates rather than focusing on substantive issues, as seen in delays on support until Build Back Better alignment. She criticized the emphasis on party unity over district representation, noting it eroded tolerance for dissent and contributed to Democratic losses by alienating who flipped seats in 2018. This frustration factored into her December 2021 announcement retiring from rather than seeking re-election in 2022, citing an increasingly left-leaning that marginalized moderates.

Policy-specific debates

Murphy's involvement in debates over Democratic spending legislation highlighted tensions between fiscal moderates and progressives. In September 2021, she publicly criticized House Democrats for rushing the economic reconciliation bill without adequate review, arguing that the process undermined legislative integrity and increased risks of unintended consequences. She voted against her party's tax proposals in the House Ways and Means Committee on September 15, 2021, citing concerns over their impact on economic growth and small businesses in her district. These positions drew ire from progressive factions, who viewed her as obstructing Biden's agenda, while conservatives later targeted her for ultimately supporting the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act in November 2021, with groups like Americans for Prosperity launching ads accusing her of enabling excessive government spending. Her holdout status until cost concerns were addressed delayed the bill's passage, forcing negotiations that reduced its scope from initial $3.5 trillion proposals. On national security, Murphy advocated for robust U.S. defense posture toward , co-sponsoring legislation in July 2021 to enhance military cooperation with , including provisions for lending weapons and promoting to deter aggression. This stance sparked debate amid escalating U.S.- tensions, with critics from non-interventionist circles questioning the escalation risks, though supporters praised it for bolstering regional stability without direct confrontation. In September 2022, she led a congressional to , reaffirming U.S. commitment to the island's defense and calling for greater Taiwanese participation in international forums, a move condemned by as interference but defended by Murphy as essential to counter coercion. Domestically, Murphy's support for measures fueled partisan divides. She backed "no fly, no buy" provisions to prevent suspected terrorists from purchasing firearms and pushed for research funding on , securing its inclusion in bipartisan packages after a 22-year federal ban was lifted in 2018. These efforts drew Republican opposition labeling them as infringements on Second Amendment rights, while some moderate Democrats debated their efficacy without broader reforms. On , she championed comprehensive reform emphasizing border security alongside pathways to , invoking her refugee background to argue for policies balancing enforcement and humanitarian needs, though this positioned her against both restrictionist conservatives and open-border advocates.

Post-congressional career

Private sector and advisory roles

Following her departure from the U.S. in January 2023, Stephanie Murphy took on advisory and leadership roles in non-profit policy organizations. She became chairwoman of the Future Forum Foundation, a 501(c)(4) that promotes bipartisan policy solutions and continues the work of the congressional Future Forum she previously chaired. In May 2023, Murphy was appointed co-chair of the board of directors for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), a bipartisan organization advocating for U.S. international engagement, foreign assistance, and global health initiatives. Her role involves guiding strategic priorities to support American diplomacy and security interests abroad. Murphy also served as the Fall 2023 Pritzker Fellow at the Institute of Politics, where she led seminar series on congressional operations and bipartisan governance, drawing from her legislative experience. These positions reflect her focus on policy advisory work rather than direct employment, such as corporate executive roles, though she has maintained involvement in discussions from prior business experience. No indicate new corporate board seats or investment firm affiliations as of 2025.

2026 Orange County mayoral campaign

Former U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy, a Democrat who represented from 2017 to 2023, announced her candidacy for Orange County mayor on July 9, 2025, via an appearance on FOX 35 Orlando and posts on and . The nonpartisan election, scheduled for November 3, 2026, will select a successor to term-limited incumbent , who has held the office since 2018. Murphy filed her statement of intent with the Orange County Supervisor of Elections on the same day, positioning her entry into a field that includes at least one other declared candidate, Randy Fust Jr. Murphy's campaign emphasizes her background as a businesswoman, , and former national security professional at the Department of Defense, highlighting experience in bipartisan problem-solving during her congressional tenure. Her district overlapped significantly with Orange County, including urban and suburban areas around Orlando, giving her familiarity with local growth challenges such as housing affordability, , and . The campaign website, murphyformayor.com, launched concurrently with the announcement, framing her run around themes of effective governance and without detailing specific policy proposals as of October 2025. As a former co-chair of the moderate , Murphy's bid has drawn attention from national Democratic observers concerned about the party's centrist voices, though local coverage focuses on her potential to consolidate support in a with a growing population exceeding 1.4 million residents. No major endorsements or figures have been publicly detailed in early reporting, and the race remains in its exploratory phase with qualifying set for mid-2026.

Personal life

Family and personal background

Stephanie Murphy was born Đặng Thị Ngọc Dung on September 16, 1978, in , . Her family, including her parents and older brother, fled the communist regime by refugee boat when she was six months old in 1979, seeking to escape government persecution following the . Upon resettling in the United States, Murphy's parents supported the family through low-wage labor, including cleaning offices and similar jobs, while raising her and her brother amid economic hardship. The family's immigrant experience shaped Murphy's emphasis on and opportunity, as her parents instilled values of hard work despite limited resources. Murphy is married to Sean Murphy, a owner in , and the couple has two children. They reside in .

Public persona and motivations

Stephanie Murphy has cultivated a public persona as a pragmatic, bipartisan focused on problem-solving and cutting through partisan . During her tenure in from 2017 to 2023, she was frequently recognized for her effectiveness in building consensus across party lines, earning praise as one of the more productive members through collaborations on issues like , , and . Her approach emphasized competence and results over ideology, often positioning her as a voice for moderation within the Democratic Party. Murphy's motivations for public service are deeply rooted in her personal history as a Vietnamese refugee who fled with her family in 1979, rescued by the U.S. Navy in the . This experience instilled a profound gratitude toward the for providing opportunity and safety, driving her commitment to "give back" through service to veterans, , and the broader community. Her family's escape from further fueled a vigilance against democratic erosion, as evidenced by her work on the Select Committee, where she expressed determination to safeguard to avoid mirroring the flawed systems she witnessed in . Additional catalysts included the September 11, 2001, attacks, which prompted her transition from private-sector consulting at to a role at , highlighting a sense of duty amid threats to American stability. She entered electoral politics in 2016 following the in Orlando on June 12, motivated by the local devastation and frustration with congressional inaction exacerbated by partisanship. Throughout her career, Murphy has cited a personal drive to overcome underestimation due to her , , and refugee origins, approaching challenges with a strategy of demonstrating superior competence to counter skepticism. She views the preservation of American as requiring active effort, warning that its success is not guaranteed without vigilant public engagement.

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