HARTFORD, Conn.
The 5th District Democrat, who represents portions of western
Connecticut, defeated state Sen. David Cappiello on Tuesday. With
56 percent of precincts reporting, Murphy was leading 57 percent to
41 percent.
Cappiello was supported by President Bush and former New York
Mayor Rudy Giuliani in his campaign, but Murphy has raised more
than $2 million to fund his re-election campaign.
The election was Murphy's first since toppling 12-term
Republican Rep. Nancy Johnson in 2006.
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