Murphy Raises More Funds in GCPS Re-Election Bid

Gwinnett school board member Dr. Mary Kay Murphy, whose district includes several Suwanee schools, has raised additional funds in her bid for re-election.

In campaign finance filing through June with state officials, Murphy lists cash contributions from former Gwinnett BOC Chairman Wayne Hill ($250), and the re-election campaign of state Sen. Fran Millar ($250).

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Murphy, a Peachtree Corners resident, represents District III on the Suwanee-based school board. The district includes North Gwinnett, Peachtree Ridge, Duluth and Norcross high schools.

Murphy faces a re-election challenge in November from Democrat Jen Falk of Berkeley Lake, who is running as a Democrat.

Other contributors to Murphy's campaign include Duluth community activist Mary Root ($200), and Brand Mortgage Group LLC ($250).

To date, Murphy lists total contributions of $6,379. This includes contributions of less than $100, which do not have to be disclosed to state officials.

See also:

• Murphy Accepting Funds for GCPS Re-Election Bid
• Is the 'No Child Left Behind' System Working?
• GCPS Board Challenger Raising Funds
• Better Know a District: Board of Education District 3
• Q&A on District 3 Candidate for Gwinnett County School Board

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