Heather Gustafson is an American politician representing District 36 in the Minnesota Senate since 2023. District 36 is in the Twin Cities' northern suburbs.
A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, Gustafson was born in Sartell and now lives in Vadnais Heights. She was raised Catholic and earned a B.A. in mass communications from Minnesota State University, Moorhead.[1] She is a former radio broadcaster and high school history teacher.[2]
In the 2022 Minnesota Senate election, Gustafson campaigned on increasing funding for police and public safety, protecting abortion access, and eliminating a state tax on Social Security benefits.[2] She defeated incumbent Republican Roger Chamberlain to represent a newly redrawn District 36.[2] Gustafson supports the legalization of recreational marijuana and some red flag laws.[2]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Heather Gustafson | 23,348 | 52.81 | |
| Republican | Roger Chamberlain (incumbent) | 20,838 | 47.13 | |
| Total votes | 44,212 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ "Gustafson, Heather - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ a b c d Orenstein, Walker (2022-11-18). "What 4 incoming majority-maker Senate DFLers are pushing at the Legislature". MinnPost. Retrieved 2022-12-25.