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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.
Early life, education and career
Witte grew up in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. He received his bachelor's degree in social work and criminal justice from Winona State University, and a master's in police leadership, administration and education from the University of St. Thomas.
Witte served as an officer and sergeant in the Burnsville Police Department for 27 years. He served on the Lakeville Planning Commission from 2017 until his election to the legislature.
Minnesota House of Representatives
Witte was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran for an open seat created by legislative redistricting.
Witte serves on the Public Safety Finance and Policy and the Taxes Committees.
Electoral history
| 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 with his wife, Jennifer, and has three children.