Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy, 53, had a stroke Saturday afternoon while watching his son’s hockey game. He felt numbness in his arm, was taken to a local hospital, and doctors confirmed the stroke. His office then transferred him to Johns Hopkins for monitoring.
Chief of staff Allison Herwitt said Sunday that Murphy is awake, alert, and responding well to treatment. Doctors are encouraged, and the office is optimistic about a full recovery. No further medical details were released.
Murphy has served in the Senate since 2013 and is widely viewed as a possible 2028 presidential contender. He has spent recent weeks campaigning across the country for Democrats ahead of Tuesday’s midterms. The episode comes at a high-profile moment for the progressive senator, whose office offered limited information beyond the initial statement.
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