Chris Murphy, born Christopher Scott Murphy on August 3, 1973, is an American lawyer, author, and politician. He is currently serving as the junior United States Senator from Connecticut, a position he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Murphy previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Connecticut's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2013. Before his time in Congress, Murphy was a member of both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly.
Murphy is known for his advocacy for job creation, affordable healthcare, education, and a forward-looking foreign policy. Following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, he became a leading voice for gun control and has championed bipartisan bills aimed at expanding background checks. He is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the ranking Democratic member of the subcommittee on the Middle East and Counter-terrorism. In 2025, Murphy launched the American Mobilization Project (AMP), a PAC designed to support grassroots organizing efforts and challenge political opponents.
