Senator Chris Murphy hospitalized in Maryland after suffering stroke

United States Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalized on Saturday after suffering a stroke, Roll Call, The Hill, and CT Mirror reported based on statements from his office. The 53-year-old Connecticut Democrat began experiencing numbness in his arm while attending his son's hockey game before being taken to a local medical facility. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

According to Roll Call, Murphy was later transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital for further monitoring. Allison Herwitt, the senator's chief of staff, stated on Sunday that Murphy was awake, alert, and responding well to medical treatment. [1]

Medical personnel are encouraged by his progress, according to Roll Call citing Herwitt's statement. The office did not provide additional timeline details regarding his expected discharge or return to work. [1]

Murphy has served as the junior United States senator from Connecticut since 2013. Prior to his election to the Senate, he represented the fifth congressional district of Connecticut in the United States House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013. [8]