Chris Murphy (South Carolina politician)

Chris Murphy (born May 31, 1968) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 98th District (parts of Dorchester Country), serving since 2011. He is a member of the Republican party.

Prior to his political career, Murphy worked as a prosecutor with the First Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. During this time, he worked under Walter M. Bailey, Jr. who was Solicitor at that time.

2012 South Carolina House of Representatives
Murphy ran uncontested in his primary and general election in 2012.

2014 South Carolina House of Representatives
The Republican primary featured a repeat challenge from Larry Hargett.

2016 South Carolina House of Representatives
Murphy ran uncontested in his primary and general election in 2016.

2018 South Carolina House of Representatives
The Republican primary featured a repeat challenge from Larry Hargett. Murphy ran uncontested in the general election.

2020 South Carolina House of Representatives
Murphy ran uncontested in his primary and general election in 2020.

Personal life
Chris Murphy was born on May 31, 1968 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Barbara and Patrick Murphy. They raised him in Summerville, South Carolina, where he attended Summerville High School. In 1990, he received his B.A. from the Citadel, and he received his J.D. from Mississippi College in 1995. He is married to Maite' D., and has two kids. He is an Episcopalian.