Nate Gustafson

Republican Party

Candidate, Wisconsin State Assembly District 55

Elections and appointments

Next election

August 9, 2022

Education

Associate

Fox Valley Technical College, 2018

Personal

Birthplace

Appleton, Wis.

Religion

Lutheran

Profession

Analyst

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

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Nate Gustafson (Republican Party) is running for election to the Wisconsin State Assembly to represent District 55. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 9, 2022.

Gustafson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Elections
* 2.1 2022
* 3 Campaign themes
* 3.1 2022
* 4 See also
* 5 External links
* 6 Footnotes

## Biography[edit]

Nate Gustafson was born in Appleton, Wisconsin. Gustafson's professional experience includes working as an epic analyst at NOVO Health Technology Group. He earned an associate degree from Fox Valley Technical College in 2018.[1]

Gustafson has been affiliated with Winnebago County For Freedom.[1]

## Elections[edit]

### 2022[edit]

See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

The primary will occur on August 9, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 55

Stefanie Holt is running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 55 on August 9, 2022.

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 55

Nate Gustafson is running in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 55 on August 9, 2022.

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## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2022[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

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Nate Gustafson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gustafson's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Gus was born in Appleton, Wisconsin and has lived in the Village of Fox Crossing, formerly known as Town of Menasha, his entire life. He is a first generation Wisconsinite and ensures both of his parents (both originally from Michigan) never forget that.

Gus attended Neenah Joint School District from kindergarten through graduation. His education continued both at University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley in Menasha and Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) in Grand Chute where he received his associate's degree as an Information Systems Security Specialist. He was one of the first graduates to ever complete this new program at FVTC.

Gus has worked for various local companies including Festival Foods, Community First Credit Union, ThedaCare, and most recently NOVO Health Technology Group as an Epic Analyst.

Gus has always had a passion for politics but really began to shine in 2020 when he became the campaign manager for the current State Representative Rachael Cabral-Guevara. He also played a pivotal part in the campaign for now State Representative Elijah Behnke during the special election in Spring 2021. Since then, Gus co-founded the political movement in his home county known as Winnebago County for Freedom; this group has had the most success on the grassroots level since the Tea Party.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

* As a staunch fiscal conservative, I will fight to make sure that every dollar our state government spends is spent wisely. ​As times have gotten tough, I want to ensure you have the money you earned in your pocket as you will know better how to spend it than the government.
* I am a firm believer in people keeping medical decisions between themselves and their doctor. Government is not here to dictate lives or livelihoods, nor should that be the case in the healthcare field.
* Though the government should not be overburdening companies with stringent regulations, providing a baseline to protect our data is crucial. I also support boosting incentives for cybersecurity awareness and education.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Cybersecurity will be a pivotal area of policy when I'm elected to office. Our world is advancing at exponential speeds in the terms of technology and we need to ensure everyone's personal data is protected both from foreign and internal cyber threats. This is a bi-partisan issue that we all can agree needs to be addressed as soon as possible.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Humility and embodiment of servant leadership. We are not mightier than those who chose to elect us and I think a lot of politicians forget this after being elected.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent their constituents as best as they can.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was 6 years old when 9/11 happened. Though I wasn't old enough at the time to comprehend the full weight of that day, I do recall the reaction from the adults in my life and knew something big had happened. As I have lived the vast majority of my life post 9/11, the more aware I have become of how impact of the events of that day has changed the course of history and our everyday lives.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I started as a cart pusher/bagger at Festival Foods in Neenah back in 2012. I continued to work for Festival Foods for 4 1/2 years as I went to college. I was able to climb to the title of Produce Assistant Manager during my time there.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Sea Shanty 2

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I think we have an ideal relationship now in our state between the governor and legislature; it is the embodiment of the separation of powers that keep each other in check as the founding fathers had intended.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Correcting our economy through less government intervention. We have too many government entities that dipping their hands in the cookie jar of taxpayer funds for nonessential spending. Lower taxes, remove red tape for small businesses, and ensure the people have the money they deserve as they know how to spend it best.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Partially to learn the process, but it's not necessary if they are quick learners. More fresh perspective is desired than not.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Trust in politics can be almost impossible, but it can be built. I think it's essential to have a good working relationship with all legislators as we move our state forward.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

I am focused on the task at hand which is getting elected to the state legislature.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

A gentleman I met shared his story about becoming a felon and the redemption arc that led him to be a follower of Christ as well as a productive member of society. This story has led to an incredible friendship and has influenced my policy stances around criminal justice reform.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I understand to get the mile long of policy I would like to implement I must first start with the inch I can get through compromise.

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Gary Tauchen (R)

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Daniel Riemer (D)

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Marisabel Cabrera (D)

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Dora Drake (D)

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LaKeshia Myers (D)

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Sara Rodriguez (D)

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Robyn Vining (D)

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Joe Sanfelippo (R)

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Kalan Haywood (D)

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Supreme Omokunde (D)

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Evan Goyke (D)

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Jonathan Brostoff (D)

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Christine Sinicki (D)

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Jessie Rodriguez (R)

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Janel Brandtjen (R)

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Deb Andraca (D)

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Daniel Knodl (R)

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Paul Tittl (R)

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Terry Katsma (R)

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Gae Magnafici (R)

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Clint Moses (R)

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Shannon Zimmerman (R)

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Amy Loudenbeck (R)

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Tyler August (R)

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Cody Horlacher (R)

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Rob Swearingen (R)

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Calvin Callahan (R)

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Jeffrey Mursau (R)

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William Penterman (R)

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Barbara Dittrich (R)

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Mark Born (R)

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Kevin Petersen (R)

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Alex Dallman (R)

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Jon Plumer (R)

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Don Vruwink (D)

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Sue Conley (D)

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Mark Spreitzer (D)

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Gary Hebl (D)

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Jimmy Anderson (D)

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Samba Baldeh (D)

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Travis Tranel (R)

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Tony Kurtz (R)

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Todd Novak (R)

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Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R)

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Michael Schraa (R)

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Gordon Hintz (D)

District 55

Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)

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Dave Murphy (R)

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Lee Snodgrass (D)

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Rick Gundrum (R)

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Timothy Ramthun (R)

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Robert Brooks (R)

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Robert Wittke (R)

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Robin Vos (R)

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Tip McGuire (D)

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Tod Ohnstad (D)

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Greta Neubauer (D)

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Rob Summerfield (R)

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Jesse James (R)

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Donna Rozar (R)

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Nancy VanderMeer (R)

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Katrina Shankland (D)

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Scott Krug (R)

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Nick Milroy (D)

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Beth Meyers (D)

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David Armstrong (R)

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Francesca Hong (D)

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Shelia Stubbs (D)

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Lisa Subeck (D)

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Dianne Hesselbein (D)

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Sondy Pope (D)

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Dave Considine (D)

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Ken Skowronski (R)

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Chuck Wichgers (R)

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Patrick Snyder (R)

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John Spiros (R)

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James Edming (R)

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John Macco (R)

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Elijah Behnke (R)

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Kristina Shelton (D)

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Jodi Emerson (D)

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Treig Pronschinske (R)

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Warren Petryk (R)

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Steve Doyle (D)

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Jill Billings (D)

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Loren Oldenburg (R)

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Scott Allen (R)

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Adam Neylon (R)

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Cindi Duchow (R)

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