Nate Gustafson

Nate "Gus" Gustafson (born February 28, 1995) is an American information technology professional and Republican politician from Winnebago County, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 55th Assembly district since January 2023. He is also currently a member of the Winnebago County board of supervisors.

Biography Nate Gustafson was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, and raised in the village of Fox Crossing, Wisconsin (formerly the town of Menasha). He attended public schools in the Neenah Joint School District, and went on to attend University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, Fox Cities Campus. He ultimately received his associate's degree in cybersecurity from the Fox Valley Technical College in 2018.

He has worked for a number of companies in northern Winnebago County, and is now working health and human services analyst for Outagamie County.

In March 2022, Cabral-Guevara announced she would run for Wisconsin State Senate that year, rather than seeking another term in the Assembly. That same day, Gustafson launched his campaign to succeed Cabral-Guevara in the 55th Assembly district. Gustafson faced no challengers in the Republican primary, and went on to defeat Democrat Stefanie A. Holt in the general election, receiving 54% of the vote.

He assumed office in January 2023.

In October 2023, Gustafson attend a rally for the anti-LGBT organization, Gays Against Groomers, which had about a dozen attendees and garnered attention for its hateful signage which falsely accused trans people and LGBT activists of "coordinated child abuse". Two other Republican Wisconsin state legislators, Reps. Joy Goeben and John Macco also attended the rally.

On April 11, 2024, former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced that he was endorsing Gustafson after signing Ramaswamy's American Truth Pledge, for Gustafson's reelection campaign for the 55th Assembly district seat.

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly (2022, 2024)