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 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
- ^ 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.