LOCAL · MN · 2023-present
Dawanna Witt
Sheriff · Hennepin County · Democrat · Minnesota
On the record
First Black + first woman Hennepin sheriff
Background
Dawanna Witt served as Sheriff · Hennepin County of Hennepin County of Minnesota from 2023–present (3 years). Currently in office. Took office after David Hutchinson. Note: First Black + first woman Hennepin sheriff. Same-year political environment (2023): Governor Tim Walz; Attorney General Keith Ellison; Secretary of State Steve Simon.
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Others who held this office in Minnesota
- David Hutchinson (2019-2023)
- Rich Stanek (2007-2019)
- Pat McGowan (1999-2007)
- Pat McGowan (1991-1995)
- Don Omodt (1967-1991)
- Ray Schmidt (1959-1967)