By — Steven Sloan, Associated Press Steven Sloan, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/connecticut-sen-chris-murphy-is-in-the-hospital-after-having-a-stroke-his-office-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, his office says Politics Nov 1, 2026 4:20 PM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke and is "awake and alert" as he receives treatment, the Connecticut Democrat's office said Sunday. Murphy's chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said in a statement the 53-year-old senator "started experiencing numbness in his arm while at his son's hockey game" on Saturday. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. "He was taken to a local hospital, where it was discovered he had experienced a stroke," she said. "He was transferred to Johns Hopkins for further monitoring and is responding well to treatment. The doctors are encouraged…
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, his office says
In short
Chris Murphy was transferred to Johns Hopkins after experiencing arm numbness while attending his son's hockey game on Saturday. His chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, confirmed that the senator is awake, alert, and responding favorably to his medical care. While Murphy is not up for reelection this cycle, he has been traveling the country to support Democratic congressional candidates. Fellow lawmakers from both parties, alongside President Donald Trump, have voiced their support for his recovery.
Key points
- Lawmakers from both political parties and President Donald Trump extended well-wishes fol…: Lawmakers from both political parties and President Donald Trump extended well-wishes following the medical announcement.
- The Appropriations Committee member had been actively traveling across the country to cam…: The Appropriations Committee member had been actively traveling across the country to campaign for Democratic candidates.
- Chris Murphy has served in Congress since 2006 and represents a leading voice on immigrat…: Chris Murphy has served in Congress since 2006 and represents a leading voice on immigration and gun policy.