Heather Gustafson is an American politician representing District 36 in the Minnesota Senate. She is a member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party and lives in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.
Before her political career, Gustafson was a radio broadcaster and a high school history teacher. She was born in Sartell, Minnesota, and earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Her career experience includes working in radio and as a high school teacher at Centennial High School.
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. She defeated incumbent Republican Roger Chamberlain to represent a newly redrawn District 36. Gustafson supports the legalization of recreational marijuana and some red flag laws.
As a senator, Gustafson represents Senate District 36 which includes Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Lake. She is the vice chair of the Education Finance Committee, and serves on the Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee and the Jobs and Economic Development Committee.
Her Capitol Office is located at 95 University Avenue W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3103, St. Paul, MN 55155. Her legislative assistant is Carly O’Neill.
