Carol Murphy (New Jersey)
2018 - Present
2026
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Carol Murphy (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing District 7. She assumed office in 2018. Her current term ends on January 13, 2026.
Murphy (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the New Jersey General Assembly to represent District 7. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 10, 2025.[source]
Biography
Murphy's professional experience includes workings as a community relations manager at the New Jersey Schools Development Authority and as a policy director in the state legislature.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Murphy was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
Murphy was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget Committee
- Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
- Judiciary Committee, Vice-chair
- Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
2019-2020
Murphy was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2025
General election
The primary will occur on June 10, 2025. The general election will occur on November 4, 2025. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Incumbent Carol Murphy, incumbent Balvir Singh, Nicole Gillespie, Curtis Green, and Eric Holliday are running in the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on June 10, 2025.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
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2024
See also: New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)
New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 3
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Herbert C. Conaway Jr. (D) | 53.2 | 202,034 | |
| Rajesh Mohan (R) | 44.7 | 169,454 | ||
| Steven Welzer (G) | 0.9 | 3,478 | ||
| Chris Russomanno (L) | 0.5 | 1,951 | ||
| Douglas Wynn (Why Not Wynn Party) | 0.4 | 1,332 | ||
| Justin Barbera (Join The Revolution Party) | 0.3 | 1,235 | ||
| Total votes: 379,484 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 3
Herbert C. Conaway Jr. defeated Carol Murphy, Joseph Cohn, Sarah Schoengood, and Brian Schkeeper in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 3 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Herbert C. Conaway Jr. | 49.6 | 27,528 | |
| Carol Murphy | 25.3 | 14,049 | ||
| Joseph Cohn | 11.7 | 6,517 | ||
| Sarah Schoengood | 10.0 | 5,524 | ||
| Brian Schkeeper | 3.4 | 1,862 | ||
| Total votes: 55,480 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Kim (D)
- Alexander Hammerli (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 3
Rajesh Mohan defeated Shirley Maia-Cusick, Michael Francis Faccone, and Gregory Sobocinski in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 3 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rajesh Mohan | 38.0 | 13,011 | |
| Shirley Maia-Cusick | 30.7 | 10,507 | ||
| Michael Francis Faccone | 17.0 | 5,812 | ||
| Gregory Sobocinski | 14.4 | 4,947 | ||
| Total votes: 34,277 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2023
See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2023
General election
General election for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Incumbent Herbert C. Conaway Jr. and incumbent Carol Murphy defeated Douglas F. Dillon and Eileen Bleistine in the general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Herbert C. Conaway Jr. (D) | 33.5 | 32,608 | |
| ✔ | Carol Murphy (D) | 32.8 | 31,936 | |
| Douglas F. Dillon (R) | 16.8 | 16,368 | ||
| Eileen Bleistine (R) | 16.8 | 16,350 | ||
| Total votes: 97,262 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Incumbent Herbert C. Conaway Jr. and incumbent Carol Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on June 6, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Herbert C. Conaway Jr. | 50.3 | 12,412 | |
| ✔ | Carol Murphy | 49.7 | 12,261 | |
| Total votes: 24,673 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Douglas F. Dillon and Eileen Bleistine advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on June 6, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Douglas F. Dillon | 50.2 | 4,132 | |
| ✔ | Eileen Bleistine | 49.8 | 4,098 | |
| Total votes: 8,230 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2021
See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2021
General election
General election for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Incumbent Herbert C. Conaway Jr. and incumbent Carol Murphy defeated Douglas F. Dillon and Joseph Jesuele in the general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Herbert C. Conaway Jr. (D) | 31.0 | 45,728 | |
| ✔ | Carol Murphy (D) | 30.6 | 45,170 | |
| Douglas F. Dillon (R) | 19.4 | 28,579 | ||
| Joseph Jesuele (R) | 19.1 | 28,139 | ||
| Total votes: 147,616 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Incumbent Herbert C. Conaway Jr. and incumbent Carol Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Herbert C. Conaway Jr. | 50.6 | 14,529 | |
| ✔ | Carol Murphy | 49.4 | 14,183 | |
| Total votes: 28,712 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Douglas F. Dillon and Joseph Jesuele advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Douglas F. Dillon | 50.6 | 6,599 | |
| ✔ | Joseph Jesuele | 49.4 | 6,441 | |
| Total votes: 13,040 | ||||
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2019
See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2019
General election
General election for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Incumbent Carol Murphy and incumbent Herbert C. Conaway Jr. defeated Peter Miller and Kathleen Cooley in the general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Carol Murphy (D) | 37.7 | 29,886 | |
| ✔ | Herbert C. Conaway Jr. (D) | 37.5 | 29,709 | |
| Peter Miller (R) | 22.7 | 17,957 | ||
| Kathleen Cooley (Independent) | 2.2 | 1,723 | ||
| Total votes: 79,275 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Incumbent Herbert C. Conaway Jr. and incumbent Carol Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on June 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Herbert C. Conaway Jr. | 50.9 | 8,984 | |
| ✔ | Carol Murphy | 49.1 | 8,664 | |
| Total votes: 17,648 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 (2 seats)
Peter Miller advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 7 on June 4, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peter Miller | 100.0 | 2,479 | |
| Total votes: 2,479 | ||||
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2017
General election
Elections for the New Jersey General Assembly took place in 2017. All 80 seats were up for election. State assembly members are elected to two-year terms. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 6, 2017. The filing deadline for the primary election was April 3, 2017.[2] Legislative districts in the New Jersey General Assembly are multi-member districts, with two representatives in each district. In Democratic and Republican primary elections, the top two candidates move forward to the general election, and the top two candidates in the general election are declared the winners.[3] Incumbent Herbert Conaway, Jr. (D) and Carol Murphy (D) defeated Octavia Scott (R) and Robert Thibault (R) in the New Jersey General Assembly District 7 general election.[4][5]
| New Jersey General Assembly, District 7 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Herbert Conaway, Jr. Incumbent |
33.13% | 39,879 | |
| Democratic | Carol Murphy |
32.25% | 38,819 | |
| Republican | Octavia Scott | 17.40% | 20,941 | |
| Republican | Robert Thibault | 17.22% | 20,726 | |
| Total Votes | 120,365 | |||
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||||
Democratic primary election
Incumbent Herbert Conaway, Jr. and Carol Murphy defeated Jennifer Hiniu Chuang in the New Jersey General Assembly District 7 Democratic primary election.[6][7]
| New Jersey General Assembly, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Herbert Conaway, Jr. Incumbent |
44.00% | 11,952 |
| Carol Murphy |
43.03% | 11,688 |
| Jennifer Hiniu Chuang | 12.97% | 3,522 |
| Total Votes | 27,162 | |
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||
Republican primary election
Octavia Scott and Mike Piper were unopposed in the New Jersey General Assembly District 7 Republican primary election.[8][7]
| New Jersey General Assembly, District 7 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Octavia Scott |
50.04% | 5,708 |
| Mike Piper |
49.96% | 5,699 |
| Total Votes | 11,407 | |
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||
Campaign themes
2025
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2024
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2023
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2021
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2019
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My top priorities are dealing with New Jersey's affordability crisis, standing up for military men, women and their families and increasing open/transparent government.
I'm extremely passionate about helping those that often don't have their voices heard. That includes; mental health, disability issues and children.
My father, he was US Army Bronze Star recipient, and I learned the values of public service from his example. I strive to be an elected official that would be worthy of his vote each and every day.
Integrity, honesty and respect for the privilege to serve in public office.
My open mindedness, reasonable approach to problem solving and commitment to make a difference.
To serve the public, treat them as if they are your boss and give your all everyday to make a difference in the lives of residents.
That people remember my service as someone who was always there for them, no matter how small or big the problem, and whether or not we knew each other.
Apollo 11 mission when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on the moon's surface. (7/20/1969) I watched in on television and was 6 years old.
My first job was working at Malone's Ice Cream parlor in Berlin, New Jersey in the summer of 1981.
My most awkward date happened when I was 17 years old, it was a blind date over dinner where we didn't really connect.
Christmas because it gives a great sense of togetherness, family and giving back.
Agatha Christie's novels because I enjoy mystery and puzzles.
Leslie Knope because she gets things done.
My personal photography, which is a hobby of mine, which include photographs of places I visited and my memories that I cherish.
Boogie Shoes by K.C. and the Sunshine Band
The greatest struggle is one we all deal with, trying to get as much done despite the limits on time we face daily.
The multi-member elections in the State Assembly (2 lawmakers serving the same jurisdiction) requires more coordination and can be challenging, while the State Senators have the advantage of not having the same expectations upon their service.
Yes, absolutely and I think that political/governmental experience is too often underestimated in today's politics.
The financial and infrastructural challenges facing New Jersey.
It works best when there is honest and open communication regardless of party, and a collaborative approach to governing.
Yes, by working together we can construct better public policy in the best interest of our state.
I prefer an independent commission for redistricting with specific criteria to best represent the state's population.
It is such an honor to serve in the state legislature that I wanted to be deeply involved in the toughest public policy challenges of our time. I enjoy all my committee assignments which include; Budget, Financial Institutions and Judiciary, where I serve as Vice-Chairwoman.
Yes, I want to have the opportunity to be a leader for not just my own district, but my colleagues to make a real difference in the lives of New Jersey families.
The former New Jersey General Assembly Speaker, Joe Roberts, was a great leader, he found ways to bring people together and when disagreements came about, he conducted himself with poise and diplomacy.
Yes, I would be open to other opportunities as they may present themselves in the future.
Shortly before Christmas last year, a group of high school students came to talk to me about mental health issues and the growing need for safe places for their fellow classmates to talk about the pressures/challenges they are dealing face without being labeled. This touched me and became a priority that I've begun working on as a state lawmaker.
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session from January 10 to January 8.
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2022
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In 2022, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session from January 11 to December 31. |
2021
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In 2021, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session from January 4 to January 11.
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2020
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In 2020, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session from January 14 to December 17.
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2019
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2018
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In 2018, the New Jersey State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2019.
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Footnotes
- ↑ Facebook, "About: Carol Murphy For Assembly," accessed May 5, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Secretary of State, "2017 Primary Election Timeline," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Division of Elections, "Official List, Candidates for General Assembly for Primary Election, June 6, 2017," accessed April 13, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Candidates for General Assembly for General Election 11/07/2017 Election," accessed September 14, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "2017 official general election results," accessed November 30, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Division of Elections, "Official Candidate List," April 6, 2017
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 New Jersey Division of Elections, “2017 official primary election results for general assembly,” accessed July 13, 2017
- ↑ New Jersey Division of Elections, "Official Candidate List," April 6, 2017
