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Joe Lieberman was the long-time incumbent senator whom Chris Murphy succeeded. Lieberman, a Democrat, served in the Senate from 1989 to 2013, representing the state of Connecticut. He was known for his moderate views and his support for bipartisanship. In 2012, Murphy, also a Democrat, defeated Lieberman in the primary election and went on to win the general election, succeeding Lieberman in the Senate.