Jeff Witte

Jeff Witte (born December 26, 1965) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Witte represents District 57B in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the city of Lakeville and parts of Dakota County, Minnesota.[1][2]

Jeff Witte
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 57B district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byredistricted
Constituency57B (2023-present)
Personal details
Born (1965-12-26) December 26, 1965
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJennifer
Children3
ResidenceLakeville, Minnesota
EducationWinona State University
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
Occupationretired law enforcement

Early life, education and career

Witte received his bachelor's degree in social work and criminal justice from Winona State University, and earner a master's in police leadership, administration and education from the University of St. Thomas. Witte served as an officer in the Burnsville Police Department for 27 years. He also served on the Lakeville Planning Commission from 2017 until he was elected to the legislature.[1]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Witte was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022, after redistricting created a new Lakeville-based legislative district. Witte serves on the Public Safety Finance and Policy and the Taxes Committees.[1]

Electoral history
2022 Minnesota State House - District 57B[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff Witte 10,466 51.61
Democratic (DFL) Erin Preese 9,790 48.28
Write-in 22 0.11
Total votes 22,278 100.0
Republican hold

Personal life

Witte lives in Lakeville, Minnesota with his wife Jennifer, and has three children.[1]

References
  1. "Witte, Jeff - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  2. "Rep. Jeff Witte (57B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  3. "2022 Results for State Representative District 57B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
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