Phil Riveness
Phil Riveness | |
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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 | Karlstad, Minnesota, U.S. | December 14, 1947
Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
Spouse(s) | Gail Coffin |
Children | three |
Residence | Bloomington, Minnesota |
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 Senate.[1]
Career[]
While in the Minnesota House of Representatives, Riveness served as Assistant Majority Leader.[2]
He was unseated in November 1988 by Independent-Republican . They had run against each other two years previous, with Henry winning by 355 votes this time.[2]
In the 1992 Minnesota Senate elections, Riveness was challenged by Barbara Mattson.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Riveness, Phillip J. "Phil" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.
- ^ a b "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.
Categories:
- Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota Democrats
- People from Bloomington, Minnesota
- 1947 births
- Living people
- Minnesota politician stubs