Heather Gustafson
Democratic-Farmer-Labor · MN · MN State Senator
Heather Gustafson serves in the Minnesota Senate and taught for 11 years after a career in radio broadcasting. She holds an education master's from the College of Saint Scholastica.
Where Heather Gustafson stands, based on their records
Supports
Anti-Corruption (1 record), Immigration (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records)
Campaign Finance Information — State Senator
Campaign Finance Information · State Senator · November 3, 2026
Data last updated September 5, 2026
- Raised
- $90,984
- Spent
- $42,708
Spending by outside groups
Outside groups, such as PACs and super PACs, spend this money on the race. The candidate's campaign does not spend it, and none of it goes to the candidate.
Outside groups spent $39,135 to support this candidate.
Groups that spent money supporting this candidate (2)
- MN DFL State Central Committee$24,719
- DFL Senate Caucus$14,416
Outside groups spent $8,322 to oppose this candidate.
Groups that spent money opposing this candidate (3)
- Renew Minnesota$3,522
- Build Minnesota$2,600
- Empower Minnesota$2,200
Source: Minnesota CFB · 2026 cycle · register.cfb.mn.gov
Track record
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Gustafson was the lead author of a bill creating a state Office of the Inspector General, an independent watchdog over state agencies, and setting aside money to run it (Senate File 856). The Senate passed it 60-7, and the governor signed it into law in May 2026 (Chapter 92).
May 8, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: senate.mn · researched August 20, 2026
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 1 support
Voted against House File 1, which ended MinnesotaCare health coverage for adults living in the country without legal permission. The Minnesota Senate passed it 48-16, and it became law.
June 9, 2025Supports Immigration
Source: legiscan.com · researched September 4, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
The Minnesota Revisor records SF 4873, authored by Senator Heather Gustafson, as introduced on March 26, 2026 and referred to Judiciary and Public Safety; the bill addressed a registry for repeat domestic-violence offenders.
March 26, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: revisor.mn.gov · researched August 20, 2026
The Minnesota Revisor records SF 2416, authored by Senator Heather Gustafson, as introduced on March 2, 2023 and referred to Taxes; the bill proposed public-safety aid for local and Tribal governments.
March 2, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: revisor.mn.gov · researched August 20, 2026
Race Heather Gustafson is in:
- State Senator · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 36; Minnesota · incumbent
Profile last researched September 5, 2026.