Al Jazeera reported that U.S. Senator Chris Murphy suffered a stroke on Tuesday and is currently alert. The senator’s office confirmed the incident, noting that Murphy is not seeking re-election in the upcoming midterm elections.

Colleagues and political observers are monitoring his condition. According to Al Jazeera, Murphy’s team has released no further medical details, leaving the public and colleagues awaiting more information. His decision not to run could influence the Democratic Party’s strategy in the midterm contests.

Source: Al Jazeera.