Ryan Murphy Data Reporter
Ryan Murphy
plays a role in developing the Tribune's collection of data interactives (with a focus on mapping), conducts data analysis and currently maintains and updates the government employee salary database. Ryan graduated in 2010 with a degree in multimedia journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, where he served as the web editor for The Daily Texan.
rmurphy@texastribune.org
512-716-8639
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Using 2010 census data, this interactive shows which neighborhoods are clearly defined by a racial majority and where racial groups are moving in or out across Texas cities.
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Use this interactive to check out the breakdown of the population by age group across Texas cities using updated information from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Use our news application to search federal campaign donations to U.S. Rep. Ron Paul in 2011 and see who has financially supported his 2012 presidential bid.
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Use our news application to search federal campaign expenditures by U.S. Rep. Ron Paul in 2011 and see where his campaign has spent its money in his bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.
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Use our news application to search federal campaign expenditures made by Rick Perry's presidential campaign in 2011 and see how the governor has spent his money at the beginning of his first national political race and in the buildup to the Iowa caucuses.
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Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential campaign turned out to be a spectacular flop, but that doesn’t mean everyone walked home empty-handed. Perry forked over $16 million to the body politic between Aug. 15 and Dec. 31.
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One by one, the candidates for U.S. Senate are releasing their tax returns, some going all the way back to 2006. Use our interactive to compare candidates' incomes, taxes paid and charitable donations, or to take a closer look at the documents.
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Mere minutes before the campaign finance filing deadline, Ron Paul reported raising $13.3 million for his presidential bid in the fourth quarter of 2011, an amount larger than his previous three quarter's contributions combined.
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When Gov. Rick Perry left the presidential campaign trail Thursday, he took his considerable fundraising muscle with him. His departure frees up his federal campaign coffers and the support of the Super PAC that backed Perry.
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From debates and campaign stops to TV ads and parodies, here’s an interactive look at the rise and fall of Rick Perry’s presidential bid and his corresponding placement in the polls.
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