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]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic (DFL) | Heather Gustafson | 23,348 | 52.81 | |
Republican | Roger Chamberlain (incumbent) | 20,838 | 47.13 | |
Total votes | 44,212 | 100% |
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]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic (DFL) | Heather Gustafson | 23,348 | 52.81 | |
Republican | Roger Chamberlain (incumbent) | 20,838 | 47.13 | |
Total votes | 44,212 | 100% |