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Philip Dunton Murphy (born August 16, 1957) [1] [2] is an American politician, diplomat, and financier serving as the 56th governor of New Jersey. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected governor in 2017 and narrowly reelected in 2021. From 2009 to 2013, Murphy served as the U.S. ambassador to Germany under President Barack Obama.
Phil Murphy became the 56th governor of New Jersey on January 16, 2018. He won re-election in 2021, becoming the first Democrat since Brendan Byrne in 1977 to do so. His first term, overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been characterized as establishing the already liberal-leaning state as one of the nation's most progressive.
Incumbent governor Phil Murphy was first elected in 2017 with 56% of the vote [3] and won re-election to a second term. Murphy and his running mate, Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, defeated the Republican ticket of Jack Ciattarelli and Diane Allen, 51.2% to 48%. Murphy formally announced his intention to run for a second term on October 1, 2020. [4]
Gov. Phil Murphy granted clemency to 36 people, most convicted of non-violent drug offenses. He plans more during his last year in office. Governor Murphy grants clemency to 36, with ‘fairness ...
Gov. Phil Murphy landed in Ottawa Friday for the start of a four-day, three-city economic mission trip in Canada to focus on strengthening the state's ties with America's neighbor to the north.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said the enigmatic drones circling the skies are "very sophisticated," noting that "the minute you get your eyes on them, they go dark."
Gov. Phil Murphy returned Sunday from a nine-day, ... For governors, trade missions are "long-term bets," often geared toward countries with existing business and political ties to New Jersey. Add ...
Guadagno was succeeded by former assemblywoman Sheila Oliver, who was sworn in on January 16, 2018, under Governor Phil Murphy. On August 1, 2023, the lieutenant governor position became vacant on August 1, 2023, when Oliver died in office.