Tim Murphy

Tim Murphy, 73, died on July 19, 2026. Tim Murphy was known publicly as an American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives (2003–2017) and Pennsylvania Senate (1996–2003). Timothy Francis Murphy (born September 11, 1952) was an American former politician and psychologist who served as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district from 2003 until his resignation in 2017. The district included several suburbs south of Pittsburgh. A member of the Republican Party, he also represented the 37th Senate district in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1996 to 2003. Murphy consistently carried the 18th district with at least 58% of the vote, including unopposed re-election bids in 2014 and 2016. Public biographical listings identify Murphy as an American politician. Murphy was also associated with member of the U.S. House of Representatives (2003–2017) and Pennsylvania Senate (1996–2003). This public record remains centered on Murphy's work as an American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives (2003–2017) and Pennsylvania Senate (1996–2003) and the documented milestones of that career.