Witt Drops Endorsement Amid Party Divide

Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt pulled out of the Democratic endorsement race after falling short of the 60% needed, but she’s undeterred—vowing to keep her public safety approach intact despite criticism from both sides. The split within the party reflects deepening tensions over her office’s handling of federal immigration enforcement, with some praising her stance on not detaining immigrants for ICE and others condemning her response to protesters. Though she didn’t get the endorsement, Witt still faces Joseph Banks in November’s general election. Meanwhile, State Rep. Cedrick Frazier won the DFL nod for county attorney on the first ballot, beating out multiple rivals to replace Mary Moriarty. Frazier’s campaign touts a progressive, forward-looking vision and has already drawn endorsements from top state and federal figures, signaling a clear direction for the party’s next county attorney. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5aa3daa34e38b8a8