| Phil Riveness | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 40B district | |
| In office 1983–1988 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1947-12-14) December 14, 1947 (age 77) Karlstad, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse | Gail Coffin |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Bemidji State University University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | consultant |
Phillip J. Riveness (born December 14, 1947) is an American politician in the state of Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate.
Career
While in the Minnesota House of Representatives, Riveness served as Assistant Majority Leader.
He was unseated in November 1988 by Independent-Republican Joyce Henry. They had run against each other two years previous, with Henry winning by 355 votes this time.
In the 1992 Minnesota Senate elections, Riveness was challenged by Barbara Mattson.
References
- "Riveness, Phillip J. "Phil" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.
- ^ "Legislature". Star Tribune. November 10, 1988. p. 44. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- Chanen, David (October 29, 1992). "Campaign antics wind up as clock winds down". Star Tribune. p. 29. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
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