Position Sought
Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66A
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
Minnesota
Date of Primary Election
August 13, 2024
Primary Election Donation Limit
$1,000
Date of General Election
November 5, 2024
General Election Donation Limit
$1,000
Race/Ethnicity
White/Caucasian
Gender Identity
Transgender Woman
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
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Leigh was the first out trans lawmaker in the Minnesota legislature!
Biography
Leigh Finke is running to be the first transgender state legislator in Minnesota. Leigh is a journalist, advocate, and filmmaker. Advocacy and activism have been a central component of her life since she began protesting the Iraq War in college. Since then, she has been committed to advocating for abortion rights, marriage equality, racial justice, and trans liberation. She worked in renewable energy policy advocacy, before pursuing publishing and journalism. She has published two books, Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Handbook for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens, and also the Welcoming and Affirming: A Guide to Supporting and Working with LGBTQ+ Christian Youth. She is also the writer and producer of two documentaries, Ending the Silence and White Savior. Her journalism has appeared in Yes Magazine, Truthout, Christian Science Monitor, The Advocate USA Today, and many other national outlets. Leigh also makes documentary films and started Totally Gay Productions, a full-service video production company servicing non-profits, schools, and faith communities in the Twin Cities area. She lives in Saint Paul with her kids.