# Jeff Witte *American politician; member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from District 57B* Jeff Witte, born on December 26, 1965, has held a seat in the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] since 2023. He belongs to the [[Republican Party of Minnesota]]. His district, 57B, lies in the southern part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area and takes in [[Lakeville]] along with portions of Dakota County.[^1] Before he went to the legislature, Witte spent 27 years with the police department in [[Burnsville]], where he served as an officer and a sergeant. He also sat on the Lakeville Planning Commission from 2017.[^1] ## Early life, education and career Witte was raised in suburban Chicago, Illinois.[^1] Winona State University awarded him a bachelor's degree in social work and criminal justice. He later earned a master's degree from the University of St. Thomas in police leadership, administration and education.[^1] His police career in Burnsville lasted 27 years, during which he held the ranks of officer and sergeant.[^1] From 2017 until he won his legislative seat, he was a member of the Lakeville Planning Commission.[^1] ## Minnesota House of Representatives Witte won election to the House in 2022. In his first race, he sought an open seat that had been created through legislative redistricting.[^1] His committee assignments are Public Safety Finance and Policy, and Taxes.[^1] ## Personal life Witte and his wife, Jennifer, live in Lakeville; they have three children.[^1] ## In the Minnesota record ### Who - Jeff Witte (born December 26, 1965), Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.[^1] ### When - 2017: began service on the Lakeville Planning Commission, continuing until his election to the legislature.[^1] - 2022: elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives; in office from 2023.[^1] ### Where - District 57B: southern Twin Cities metropolitan area, including Lakeville and parts of Dakota County.[^1] ### How - Won an open seat, created by legislative redistricting, in the 2022 election.[^1] ## See also - [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] - [[Republican Party of Minnesota]] - [[Minnesota]] ## Notes [^1]: Wikipedia contributors, *Jeff Witte* (revision 1365605521, retrieved 2026-10-26) — Witte's birth date, party, district, education, Burnsville Police Department service, Lakeville Planning Commission service, 2022 election, committee assignments and family. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Witte