Heather Gustafson is an American politician representing District 36 in the Minnesota Senate since 2023.

A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, Gustafson lives in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. She is a former radio broadcaster and high school history teacher.^[1] 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.^[1] She defeated incumbent Republican Roger Chamberlain to represent a newly redrawn District 36.^[1] Gustafson supports the legalization of recreational marijuana and some red flag laws.^[1]