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Murphy served from 1965 to 1971 as U.S. Senator from California, the first notable U.S. actor to make the successful transition to elected official in California, predating Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger.He is the only United States Senator represented by a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.urphy's move from the screen to California politics paved the way for the successful transitions of actors such as Ronald Reagan and later Arnold Schwarzenegger. Reagan once famously referred to George Murphy as his own John the Baptist.
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 senators. Each senator serves terms of four years. They are limited to a maximum of two terms. Like the U.S. Senate, elections are staggered so half of the State Senate is up for election every two years.