Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) suffered a stroke Saturday and is being treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital, his office said Sunday.
The big picture: Murphy is one of the Senate's more visible Democrats and has been traveling the country campaigning ahead of Tuesday's midterms.
Driving the news: Murphy, 53, began experiencing numbness in his arm while attending his son's hockey game Saturday, according to a statement from his chief of staff, Allison Herwitt.
- He was taken to a hospital where doctors determined he had suffered a stroke and transferred him to Johns Hopkins for monitoring.
What they're saying: "The doctors are encouraged by his progress, he is awake and alert, and we are optimistic he will make a full recovery," Herwitt said in a statement.
- Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who suffered a stroke during his 2022 Senate campaign, said in a statement he understands "all too well how much this impacts your life" and that his family is rooting for Murphy's recovery.
What's next: The statement did not specify the severity of the stroke or when Murphy might be discharged.
Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement by Sen. Fetterman.