Barbara Dittrich (born May 21, 1964) is an American politician. She was elected to the

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as a

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, defeating Democratic candidate Melissa Winker 57.6 percent to 42.4 percent. She represents

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. On March 7, 2022 Dittrich’s daughter Mallory pleaded guilty to felony possession with intent to deliver psilocin and a misdemeanor charge of carrying a concealed weapon.

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She endorsed

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in the

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1964 births Living people Politicians from Milwaukee People from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee alumni Women state legislators in Wisconsin Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-Republican-1960s-stub