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Senator Chris Murphy expected to make full recovery after stroke

Senator Chris Murphy expected to make full recovery after stroke

Summary

Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalized after suffering a stroke on Saturday, his team said. He is awake and alert, and doctors are encouraged by his progress; his team expects him to make a full recovery.

Key Facts

  • Murphy, 53, felt numbness in his arm while attending his son's hockey game.
  • His team said doctors diagnosed a stroke after he was taken to hospital.
  • Murphy has served in the Senate since 2013 and represents Connecticut as a Democrat.
  • He is not seeking re-election in the 2026 midterm elections.
  • Murphy has recently campaigned for Democratic candidates in Michigan, Minnesota and Florida.
  • He had been scheduled to attend a campaign event in New Hampshire on Sunday.
  • Senator John Fetterman, who survived a stroke, sent well wishes to Murphy and his family.
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