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]