John E. Murphy Jr.

John E. Murphy Jr. (born April 3, 1943) is an American politician and lobbyist who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1971 to 1985.

Early life Murphy was born on April 3, 1943, in Richmond, Virginia.

Politics In 1970, Murphy was elected to the House in his first ever bid for elected office. and served on the convention's platform committee.

In 1983 Murphy was promoted to majority leader when George Keverian was removed from the position by Speaker Thomas W. McGee after Keverian decided to run for speaker himself.

In 1984 Murphy lost his re-election bid by 228 votes to Republican Peter G. Torkildsen.

Lobbying After leaving the House, Murphy practiced law and later joined Issues Management, a lobbying firm managed by former Senate President Kevin B. Harrington. By 1993 Murphy had 14 clients, which included racetracks, hospitals, a billboard company, solid waste facilities, and an electric utility. Murphy was fined $2,000 by the Massachusetts Ethics Commission for providing Flaherty with use of a vacation home.