Terrence P. Murphy
Terrence Murphy (Republican Party) was a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 40. Murphy assumed office on January 1, 2015. Murphy left office on January 1, 2019.
Murphy (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 40. Murphy lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Terrence P. Murphy attended Life College of Chiropractic. His career experience includes working as a small business owner. [1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Banks |
| • Health |
| • Insurance |
| • Investigations and Government Operations, Chair |
| • Labor |
| • Local Government |
| • Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Murphy served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banks |
| • Ethics |
| • Health |
| • Investigations and Government Operations |
| • Labor |
| • Local Government |
| • Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities |
Campaign themes
2016
Murphy's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Getting NY Open For Business Dr. Terrence Murphy is in the business of taking care of people. As the owner of the Yorktown Health Wellness Center, he takes care of his community both personally and professionally and understands the struggles associated with running a business. Since taking office we have seen over three dozen new businesses open and approval of multi-million dollar development projects including public-private partnerships which address our infrastructure and flood mitigation needs. His private sector approach to the economic problems government faces are a true asset and will help restore fiscal sanity to Albany. Progress with Preservation Dr. Murphy believes clean energy projects are the common sense answers to New York?s energy drought. A vocal opponent of the federal government?s capacity zones, which could raise utility rates in the Hudson Valley by 20%, Dr. Murphy sees this as the opportunity to promote and incorporate green energy projects to stabilize our power grid. He is was the leading voice for green jobs on the Yorktown Town Board and helped secure significant grant money to support one of the largest solar panel projects in the Northeast. He wants to keep our town’s pristine resources and clean water for future generations. Senator Murphy will continue to stand up to overdevelopment and favor smart growth projects. Winning the War on Heroin As a Yorktown Councilman he led the fight to secure funding to revitalize the local narcotics unit which allows for more efficient and effective coordination between local and county law enforcement entities. In addition, Dr. Murphy has recently teamed up with the New York State Senate?s Task Force on Heroin and Opiod Addiction in an effort to supply first responders with narcan, the lifesaving drug used to reverse heroin overdoses. Recognizing the importance of narcan administration, as a former EMT himself, Dr. Murphy has been trained and certified to use narcan in emergency situations. Reinvesting in the Hudson Valley As a father of three, Dr. Murphy has a vested interest in the direction of the Hudson Valley. During his five years as a Yorktown Councilman Dr. Murphy cut taxes, preserved services and open space and efficiently managed the town for today while preparing it for tomorrow. Dr. Murphy paved the way for more than $250 million worth of economic development which continues to generate hundreds of jobs as well as affordable housing that our seniors and middle class families can afford to call home.[2] |
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| —Terrence P. Murphy[3] | ||
2014
Murphy's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[4]
Reinvesting in the Hudson Valley
- Excerpt: "Dr. Terrence Murphy is running for the New York State Senate to provide an opportunity for everyone to succeed."
Ending the Hudson Valley’s War on Heroin
- Excerpt: "As a Yorktown Councilman he led the fight to secure funding to revitalize the local narcotics unit which allows for more efficient and effective coordination between local and county law enforcement entities."
Progress with Preservation
- Excerpt: "Dr. Murphy believes clean energy projects are the common sense answers to New York’s energy drought. A vocal opponent of the federal government’s capacity zones, which could raise utility rates in the Hudson Valley by 20%, Dr. Murphy sees this as the opportunity to promote and incorporate green energy projects to stabilize our power grid."
Getting the Hudson Valley Open for Business
- Excerpt: "His private sector approach to the economic problems government faces are a true asset and will help restore fiscal sanity to Albany."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
Murphy also ran in the 2018 election as a Conservative Party, Independence Party, and Reform Party candidate.
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 40
Peter Harckham defeated incumbent Terrence Murphy in the general election for New York State Senate District 40 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Peter Harckham (D) | 51.6 | 62,155 |
 | Terrence Murphy (R) | 48.4 | 58,321 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 120,518 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 40
Peter Harckham defeated Robert Kesten in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 40 on September 13, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Harckham | 53.5 | 11,647 |
 | Robert Kesten | 46.5 | 10,119 | |
| Total votes: 21,766 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New York State Senate District 40
Incumbent Terrence Murphy advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 40 on September 13, 2018.
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2016
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016.
Incumbent Terrence P. Murphy defeated Alison Boak in the New York State Senate District 40 general election.[5][6]
| New York State Senate, District 40 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Terrence P. Murphy Incumbent |
57.76% | 80,312 | |
| Democratic | Alison Boak | 42.24% | 58,737 | |
| Total Votes | 139,049 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Alison Boak defeated Andrew I. Falk in the New York State Senate District 40 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| New York State Senate, District 40 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Alison Boak |
78.65% | 4,344 | |
| Democratic | Andrew I. Falk | 21.35% | 1,179 | |
| Total Votes | 5,523 | |||
Boak also ran on the Working Families Party ticket.
Incumbent Terrence P. Murphy ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 40 Republican primary.[7][8]
| New York State Senate, District 40 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Terrence P. Murphy Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Murphy also ran on the Conservative, Independence, and Reform Party tickets.
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2014
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Justin R. Wagner was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Terrence P. Murphy defeated Robert Castelli in the Republican primary. Wagner ran on the Working Families Party ticket and Murphy ran on the Conservative Party, SCC-StopCommon Core, Green Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Murphy defeated Wagner in the general election.[9][10][11]
The New York State Senate was a battleground chamber that Ballotpedia identified as having the opportunity to switch partisan control in 2014. The New York Senate had a difference in partisan balance between Democrats and Republican of three seats, or 4.8 percent of the chamber. District 40 in the Senate was identified by Ballotpedia, Syracuse.com and Lohud.com as a battleground district that could determine control of the New York State Senate. In this open seat, Yorktown Councilman Terrence P. Murphy (R) defeated Justin R. Wagner (D) in the general election. In 2012, Wagner was narrowly defeated by former incumbent Greg Ball (R) by a margin of victory of 2 percent. According to filings as of October 2014, Senate Republicans spent $350,000 in the race, the most on any one candidate. In comparison, Senate Democrats only spent $94,000.[12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Terrence P. Murphy |
53.2% | 46,884 | |
| Democratic | Justin R. Wagner | 43% | 37,875 | |
| None | Blank | 3.8% | 3,323 | |
| None | Scattering | 0.1% | 69 | |
| Total Votes | 88,151 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Terrence P. Murphy |
69.8% | 4,566 |
| Robert Castelli | 30.2% | 1,976 |
| Total Votes | 6,542 | |
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the 202nd New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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2017
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In 2017, the 202nd New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 4 through December 31. A recess began June 21, and there was a special session June 28-29.
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2016
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In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the 201st New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 7 through June 25.
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Murphy's endorsements included the following:[14]
- New York State AFL-CIO
- AFSCME
- CSEA Local 1000
- NYS Conference, International Union of Operating Engineers
- NYSUT
- NYPD Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
- NYS Superior Court Officers Association
- Utility Workers Union of America Local 1-2
- Westchester County Correction Superior Officers Association
- Yonkers PBA
Recent news
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See also
- New York State Senate
- Senate Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Terrence Murphy on Facebook
- Terrence Murphy on Twitter
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- New York State Senate
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on July 26, 2018
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote for Murphy, "Issues," accessed October 13, 2016
- ↑ Vote for Murphy, "Issues," accessed August 19, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Senate Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ lohud.com, "Hudson Valley Senate races will shape New York's future," accessed October 24, 2014
- ↑ Syracuse.com, "5 things to consider about the future of the NY State Senate," accessed October 24, 2014
- ↑ Vote for Murphy, "Endorsements," accessed October 13, 2016
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| Preceded by Greg Ball (R) |
New York State Senate District 40 2015-2019 |
Succeeded by Peter Harckham (D) |
