Sen. Chris Murphy suffers stroke, remains in the hospital
Pictured: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) appears on “Meet the Press” in Washington, D.C., Sunday, August 9, 2026 — (Photo by: Paul Morigi/NBC via Getty Images)
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy remains in the hospital Sunday following a stroke this weekend, his office stated, adding that the 53-year-old Democrat is responding well to treatment.
Big picture view:
Murphy’s chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, explained that the senator started to feel numbness in his arm Saturday while attending his son’s hockey game. Herwitt explained that he went to a local hospital where doctors determined he had experienced a stroke.
What they’re saying:
“The doctors are encouraged by his progress, he is awake and alert, and we are optimistic he will make a full recovery,” Herwitt continued, noting that Murphy has since been transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital.
The backstory:
Murphy was elected to the Senate in 2012 and serves on the Appropriations Committee. He has been considered as possibly in line for a more senior leadership position and a potential presidential candidate.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from The Associated Press and Sen. Chris Murphy’s office. This story was reported from Orlando, Florida.
