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Phillips, Seth R.

House 1955-56 (District 52)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served:  Cass

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth:
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Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Brainerd
Occupation (when first elected): Market Gardener

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota; College Graduate;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Air Corps; 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in a contested 1956 election with George E. Ericson. Neither one was seated on the first day of the 1957 Session. After an investigation by the House, the seat was declared vacant and a special election was held. Robert Renner won the special election.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

59th Legislative Session (1955-1956)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 52
Elected: 11/2/1954
Residence: Brainerd
Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/7/1957
Counties Represented: Cass
Occupation: Market Gardener
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Education
  • Game and Fish
  • Reforestation
  • Towns and Counties
  • Welfare
Articles & Books About
Phillips v. Ericson (1956), Minnesota Journal of the House, 1957. - Cover sheet and various pages from the Minnesota Journal of the House, 1957 related to the contested 1956 election.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.