Jeff Witte (born December 26, 1965) is an American politician who has been serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party of Minnesota and represents District 57B, which includes the city of Lakeville and parts of Dakota County in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area.1
Early Life, Education, and Career: Witte was born and raised in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. He pursued his bachelor’s degree in social work and criminal justice from Winona State University. Later, he earned a master’s degree in police leadership, administration, and education from the University of St. Thomas.
Before entering politics, Witte had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement. He served as an officer and sergeant in the Burnsville Police Department for 27 years. He also 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. In the house, Witte serves on the Public Safety Finance and Policy and the Taxes Committees. He was elected with a total of 10,466 votes, securing 51.61% of the total votes.
Personal Life: Witte lives in Lakeville, Minnesota with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children. He is a dedicated family man and is deeply involved in his local community.
