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Politics in Murphy

Who represents Murphy

Murphy is represented in Congress by Senators Mike Crapo and James E. Risch and Representative Russ Fulcher. Brad Little is governor.

Mike CrapoJames E. RischRuss Fulcher7 people represent Murphy →
Election Day32days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
7
in Washington and Idaho

What stands out about civic life in Murphy

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Idaho

Who represents Murphy in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Murphy.

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Brad LittleGovernor of IdahoRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗208-334-2100
State Senate · District 23
Todd LakeyState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗208-908-4415Email
State House · District 23A
Chris BruceState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Shawn DygertState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗208-250-9882Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Owyhee County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Owyhee County. Murphy’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President4,950 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican82.8%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat15.3%
Others1.9%

Idaho: Trump 66.9%, Harris 30.4%

U.S. House · Idaho's 1st District466,242 votes
Russ FulcherRepublican71.0%
Kaylee PetersonDemocrat25.4%
Others3.5%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 32 days away

What Idaho voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Idaho
  • U.S. SenateOne of Idaho’s two seats (now Mike Crapo, James E. Risch)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Russ Fulcher)
  • GovernorNow Brad Little
  • State legislatureThe 3 seats that cover Murphy are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Murphy
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Murphy in Congress

Two senators for all of Idaho, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Idaho
Mike Crapo
Mike CrapoU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 1999Website ↗202-224-6142
James E. Risch
James E. RischU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2009Website ↗202-224-2752
U.S. House · Idaho's 1st District
Russ Fulcher
Russ FulcherU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗202-225-6611

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Murphy by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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