Dawanna Witt
MN · Hennepin County Sheriff
Dawanna S. Witt is the elected Hennepin County Sheriff. She was elected in 2022 and sworn in on January 3, 2023; the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office describes her as the first woman and person of color to hold the office.
Where Dawanna Witt stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Gun Control (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Testified in support of HF3401, a bill to strengthen firearm-storage requirements on school property.
February 25, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: house.mn.gov
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
Testified in support of HF3401, a bill to strengthen firearm-storage requirements on school property.
February 25, 2026Supports Gun Control
Source: house.mn.gov
Past race Dawanna Witt ran in:
- County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Hennepin County, Minnesota · incumbent