County Sheriff
Unofficial result: Won — Dawanna Witt (Nonpartisan)
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov
Hennepin County, Minnesota
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Dawanna Witt
WonNonpartisan · Incumbent
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.
Records: Gun Control 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Joseph Banks
LostNonpartisan
Joseph Banks is a candidate for Hennepin County Sheriff. His campaign biography describes more than 20 years in law enforcement, including service as police chief for the Upper Sioux Police Department and Morton, Minnesota.
Sources: hennepincounty.gov · candidates.sos.mn.gov