Phil Riesen
Phil Riesen (b. May 8, 1943) was a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 36.
Riesen joined the Utah State House of Representatives in 2007. He served in that position until 2011.
Riesen has worked in the following positions: News Director for the Kall Radio Intermountain Network, Editor/Anchor for KUTV2, Managing Editor/Anchor for KTVX4, and News Director for Clear Channel Broadcasting Salt Lake City. He has also worked in audio production and advertising.
Riesen attended the University of Oklahoma.
Elections
2010
Riesen did not run for re-election in 2011.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Riesen won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 36 defeating opponents Drew Quinn (R), Shaun Kruger (L) and Nishan Beglarian (C).[1]
Riesen raised $31,962 for his campaign while Quinn raised $7,175, Kruger raised $16 and Beglarian raised $16.[2]
| Utah State House of Representatives, District 36 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Phil Riesen (D)
|
8,300 | |||
| Drew Quinn (R) | 7,175 | |||
| Shaun Kruger (L) | 226 | |||
| Nishan Beglarian (C) | 104 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Committee assignments
- Health and Human Services Committee, Utah House
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, Utah House
Personal
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Riesen and his wife, Glenda, have four children.
External links
- Utah House of Representatives - Rep. Phil Riesen (dead link)
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Utah House of Representatives District 36 2007-2011 |
Succeeded by NA |
