Keith Murphy is a Republican state senator representing District 16 in the New Hampshire Senate, currently serving his second term . He previously served as a state representative in the NH House from 2010-2018 and as a selectman in Manchester. Born in Baltimore, MD, and raised on a farm in southwestern Pennsylvania, he moved to New Hampshire after graduate school to start a business; he has 32 years in the restaurant industry and resides in Manchester with his family . Notable positions include Deputy President Pro Tempore . He is recognized for advocating limited government, constitutional liberty, and opposing wasteful spending, fraud, and abuse.

Education and Political Experience

Education: BA in Political Science and Economics from the University of Baltimore; Master's in City Planning from the University of Maryland.

Political Experience:
- NH State Senator, District 16 : 2022-present .
- NH House of Representatives: 2010-2018.
- Selectman, City of Manchester.