Patrick J. Murphy

Patrick J. Murphy (born October 19, 1973) is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives who represented Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District. He served two terms in Congress, holding office from January 4, 2007, to January 3, 2011. During this period, he was part of the Pennsylvania delegation in the U.S. House and was identified in official congressional records by the biographical guide ID M001168.

Murphy’s tenure as a representative for Pennsylvania’s 8th District placed him in the U.S. Congress during the late 2000s, where he served as a member of the Democratic Party. As a historical member of Congress, his service is noted for spanning exactly two terms, after which he left office and is now classified as a former representative.