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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
The 53-year-old Democratic politician learned of the medical emergency Saturday (October 31) at his son’s hockey game.
Producer Chris Murphy confirmed he had a stroke
“Yesterday afternoon, Senator Murphy began suffering from numbness in his arm while at his son’s hockey game. He was taken to a local hospital, where it was discovered that he had suffered a stroke. Allison Herwitthe told NPR.
They said he is expected to make a full recovery.
Chris Murphy is not up for re-election in the 2026 midterms
If you don’t know, Senator Murphy has been a junior US Senator from Connecticut since 2013, following tenures in both the state legislature and the US House of Representatives. Throughout his nearly three-decade career in public office, he has been a leading Democratic lawmaker.
He is not up for re-election in the 2026 midterms. He won his third term election in 2024, and his current term is set to expire on January 3, 2031.
We send our best wishes to the General Chris Murphy.
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