Sen. Chris Murphy is making an aggressive play for Democrats in the final stretch before Election Day, with a sweeping multistate campaign tour.
The Connecticut Democrat told reporters he plans to travel extensively over the coming weeks, hitting key battleground states across the country.
Murphy’s first stop will take him to North Carolina and Florida next week, targeting two states that have become increasingly competitive in this election cycle.
Following that swing, Murphy will head to Michigan and Minnesota, two states where Democrats are fighting to hold ground and expand their Senate map.
The senator will then close out his campaign travel in New Hampshire, rounding out a punishing schedule designed to maximize Democratic turnout heading into Election Day.
Perhaps the most notable element of Murphy’s travel plans is his vocal commitment to Florida, where Democrat Angie Nixon is running for Senate in what many have written off as a longshot race.
Murphy made clear he believes Democrats would be making a serious error by dismissing Florida’s potential in this election cycle.
“I do believe that we’d make a big mistake if we slept on Florida,” Murphy said, making the case directly to reporters.
“I know it feels like a longer shot, but I just think this year is looking exceptional,” he added, signaling confidence in the broader Democratic environment.
Beyond his personal travel schedule, Murphy is also pushing to raise what he described as “serious money” to support Nixon’s campaign in Florida.
The fundraising push reflects a broader Democratic calculation that expanding the map could pay dividends if the national environment continues to trend in their favor.
Murphy’s willingness to invest time and political capital in Florida suggests senior Democrats are increasingly open to contesting states that were previously considered out of reach.
Nixon’s campaign would receive a significant boost from the visibility and financial support that a prominent surrogate like Murphy could generate on the trail.
The senator’s multistate swing underscores the intensity with which Democrats are approaching these midterms as they look to protect and potentially expand their Senate majority.
