Heather Gustafson
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Heather Gustafson (Democratic Party) (also known as Gus) is a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 36. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Gustafson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 36. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Gustafson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Heather Gustafson was born in Sartell, Minnesota, and lives in Vadnais Heights. Gustafson 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.[1]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Gustafson was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy Committee
- Education Finance and Policy Committee, Vice Chair
- Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee
- Local Government Committee
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Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 36
Heather Gustafson defeated incumbent Roger Chamberlain in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 36 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Heather Gustafson (D)  | 52.8 | 23,348 |
 | Roger Chamberlain (R) | 47.1 | 20,838 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 26 | ||
| Total votes: 44,212 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Heather Gustafson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 36.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Roger Chamberlain advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 36.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Gustafson's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Heather Gustafson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gustafson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Heather Gustafson graduated from Sartell High School. She earned a B.S. in Mass Communication from Minnesota State University Moorhead and an M.S. in education from the College of St. Scholastica. Gustafson’s career experience includes working as a radio broadcaster. Gustafson has been a teacher since 2012 with a Minnesota teaching license in Social Studies. She is a member of Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited.
- As a current public school teacher, Heather genuinely understands what schools need to be successful and supported.
- Heather supports proven public safety prevention strategies to ensure everyone feels safe in their homes and community.
- Heather will ensure that Minnesotans will have reproductive freedom, protected civil rights, and free and fair elections.
I am passionate about supporting public education, protecting our environment, strengthening our local economy, and funding programs that keep our community safe.
Like many people, I’ve watched growing polarization divide our state and our nation. At the same time, I’ve been inspired by the underlying Minnesota values of hard work, lending a hand to a neighbor in need, and working together towards common goals - values that defined us as Minnesotans for generations. We’re tired of fighting and the loud voices of extremism. We want effective leaders who understand the real problems facing Minnesota and who are ready to get to work.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
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In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota State Senate District 36 |
Officeholder Minnesota State Senate District 36 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by John Hoffman (D) |
Minnesota State Senate District 36 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
