Heather Gustafson

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Heather Gustafson is an American politician representing District 36 in the Minnesota Senate since 2023.

A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, Gustafson lives in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. She is a former radio broadcaster and high school history teacher. [1] In the 2022 Minnesota Senate election, she campaigned on increasing funding for police and public safety, protecting abortion access, and eliminating a state tax on Social Security benefits. [1] She defeated incumbent Republican Roger Chamberlain to represent a newly redrawn District 36. [1] Gustafson supports the legalization of recreational marijuana and some red flag laws. [1]

Electoral history

2022 Minnesota Senate District 36 election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic (DFL) Heather Gustafson23,34852.81
Republican Roger Chamberlain (incumbent)20,83847.13
Total votes44,212 100%

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