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Heather Gustafson

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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]

Electoral history

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2022 Minnesota Senate District 36 election
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

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  1. ^ "Gustafson, Heather - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  2. ^ 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.