Phil Riveness

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.^[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 Joyce Henry. 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

1. "Riveness, Phillip J. "Phil" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.
2. "Legislature". Star Tribune. November 10, 1988. p. 44. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
3. Chanen, David (October 29, 1992). "Campaign antics wind up as clock winds down". Star Tribune. p. 29. Retrieved May 14, 2021.