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| Greg Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Name | Greg Murphy |
| Birth date | 21 August 1963 |
| Birth place | Greenville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Occupation | Physician, Politician |
| Party | Republican Party (United States) |
| Spouse | Jennifer Murphy |
| Alma mater | East Carolina University; University of North Carolina School of Medicine |
Greg Murphy (born August 21, 1963) is an American physician and politician who has served as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 3rd congressional district since 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party (United States), known for his work as an otolaryngologist, his tenure in the North Carolina House of Representatives, and his legislative focus on health care, disaster response, and regulatory reform.
Born in Greenville, North Carolina, Murphy attended local schools before enrolling at East Carolina University, where he completed undergraduate studies. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and completed residency training in otolaryngology. During his formative years he formed ties with regional institutions such as Vidant Medical Center and developed professional connections across Pitt County, Beaufort County, and the Outer Banks medical communities.
Murphy practiced as an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat surgeon), maintaining affiliations with hospitals including Vidant Medical Center and private clinics in eastern North Carolina. He served as a clinical educator with links to the University of North Carolina health system and participated in specialty societies such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. His clinical work involved surgical procedures, outpatient care, and regional outreach, leading to recognition from local medical associations and involvement with boards related to hospital administration and health policy in Raleigh and Greenville, North Carolina.
Murphy entered electoral politics with a successful campaign for the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing a district that encompassed parts of Greenville, North Carolina and surrounding counties. In state office he served on committees that interfaced with health-related policy and state regulatory matters, interacting with entities such as the North Carolina General Assembly leadership and state executive agencies. In 2019 he won a special election to the United States House of Representatives to represent North Carolina's 3rd district, succeeding a predecessor who had departed for an executive appointment. In Congress he has been assigned to committees relevant to health and infrastructure and has worked alongside members from delegations including those from South Carolina and Virginia on regional concerns.
As a legislator, Murphy has emphasized positions on public health, disaster relief, and regulatory rollback. He has sponsored and supported legislation concerning medical liability reform, telemedicine provisions tied to the COVID-19 pandemic (2019–present), and measures affecting rural hospital funding linked to programs administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. He has voted in alignment with the Republican Study Committee on budgetary measures and with party leadership on procedural motions in the House of Representatives. On energy and environment, Murphy has backed policies favoring regional energy development and infrastructure projects relevant to coastal districts, interacting with agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Energy. He has joined other members in opposing certain federal regulatory expansions during debates over agency rulemaking and has cast votes on trade and tax issues consistent with conservative positions promoted by the Republican Party (United States) leadership.
Murphy mounted a campaign in the 2010 United States elections cycle for the Governor of North Carolina nomination, participating in primary-season debates and engaging with statewide party organizations, county committees, and media outlets across Raleigh and Charlotte. He later was a candidate in the 2022 United States elections cycle for the same office, contesting the Republican primary amid a field that included statewide officeholders and business figures. Both campaigns involved outreach to organizations such as the North Carolina Republican Party and appearances at forums hosted by civic groups in municipalities including Greenville, North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, and Asheville, North Carolina.
Murphy resides in eastern North Carolina with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children. He is active in community organizations, local health initiatives, and faith-based groups in the region. He has been recognized by regional chambers of commerce and medical societies for his combined service in clinical practice and public office. Category:1963 births Category:Living people Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina Category:North Carolina Republicans