Mike Murphy is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 99th district.
The 99th district, located in the Springfield metropolitan area, includes the majority of the state's capitol Springfield as well as the communities of Auburn, Berlin, Chatham, Curran, Divernon, Leland Grove, New Berlin, and Thayer.
[1][2] Murphy defeated Democratic candidate and retired Illinois State Police master sergeant Marc Bell in the 2018 general election.
[5] The next day, Murphy began his new role as the president and chief executive officer of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
[6] A committee made up of the Sangamon County Republican chairwoman and two precinct committeepersons appointed Sandy Hamilton to the vacancy.