George Murphy (Canadian politician)

Murphy first ran for election as a Liberal candidate in the district of St. John's East in the 2003 general election where he placed second with 14.56% of the vote.[2]

In November 2010 Murphy decided to leave the Liberal party and run for the NDP nomination in the Conception Bay East-Bell Island by-election.[3] Murphy placed second and received 26.14% of the vote.[4]

In the 2011 provincial general election Murphy ran as the NDP candidate in St. John's East. Murphy garnered 52.11% of the vote to win the seat.[5]

On June 22, 2015, Murphy announced he would not be reoffering in the 2015 election.[6] Part of Murphy's district of St. John's East had been redistricted with fellow NDP MHA Lorraine Michael's seat; Michael successfully ran in the new district. Murphy returned to his previous career as a taxi driver following the 2015 election.[7]

Murphy has been the spokesperson of the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices since 2006.[8] Murphy distanced himself from the NDP after leaving office.[9]

In 2018, Murphy attended the NL Liberals Annual General Meeting and stated that he now supports the Liberal party and Premier Ball.[10][11]

Murphy contested the 2019 provincial election as the Liberal candidate in St. John's East-Quidi Vidi but lost to NDP leader Alison Coffin.[12]

In 2021, Murphy was nominated as the Liberal candidate in Harbour Main for the 2021 provincial election.

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