May 24, 2013
Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Pa.)
- District: 18th District, Southwest -- Pittsburgh suburbs, Washington
- Residence: Upper St. Clair
- Born: September 11, 1952; Cleveland, Ohio
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Family: Wife, Nan Missig Murphy; one child
- Education: Wheeling College, B.S. 1974 (psychology); Cleveland State U., M.A. 1976 (psychology); U. of Pittsburgh, Ph.D. 1979 (psychology)
- Military Service: Navy Reserve 2009-present
- Political Highlights: Pa. Senate, 1997-2003; U.S. House, 2003-present
- Elected: Elected: 2002 (6th term)
- Committee Assignments: Energy & Commerce (Environment & the Economy; Health; Oversight & Investigations - Chairman)
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State Information: 18th District, Southwest -- Pittsburgh suburbs, Washington
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Tim Murphy (R) | 216,727 | 64% |
| Larry Maggi (D) | 122,146 | 36% |
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Barack Obama: 41% | Mitt Romney: 58% | |
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 44% | John McCain: 55% |
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