Barbara Dittrich | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 38th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Kleefisch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1964 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Residence(s) | Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Waukesha County Technical College University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee |
| Profession | Politician |
Barbara Dittrich (born May 21, 1964) is an American politician. She was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican in 2018, defeating Democratic candidate Melissa Winker 57.6 percent to 42.4 percent.[2] She represents District 38 which is based around Oconomowoc and Lake Mills.
She endorsed Patrick Testin in the 2022 Wisconsin gubernatorial election.[3]
On March 7, 2022 Dittrich’s daughter Sophie pleaded guilty to felony possession with intent to deliver psilocin and a misdemeanour charge of carrying a concealed weapon. These crimes occurred in Representative Dittrich's district while she was an elected official. Court records show that Sophie Dittrich resided at Barb Dittrich's home at the time of the crimes.
On March 10th of 2024, Sophie Dittrich was again arrested for felony possession of a firearm. Cash bond was posted less than 24hrs after this arrest and she has been released pending prosecution. [4]