{{Short description|American politician}} {{pp-semi-indef|small=yes}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Leigh Finke | image = Finke at Protecting Transgender Minnesotans' Rights Bill Signing (cropped).jpg | caption = Finke in 2023 | state_house = Minnesota | district = 66A | predecessor = Alice Hausman | term_start = January 3, 2023 | constituency = 66A (2023-present) | education = Bethel University (BA)<br>DePaul University (MA)| | party = Democratic (DFL) | occupation = {{hlist|Media|Legislator}} | spouse = Deborah Fox | children = 2 | website = {{URL|https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15575|Government website}} {{URL|https://www.leighformn.com/|Campaign website}} }}
'''Leigh Dawn Finke''' ({{ipa|en|liː ˈfɪŋki}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Name Pronunciation Guide for House Members 2025 |url=https://www.house.mn.gov/members/pronunciation |website=Minnesota House of Representatives |publisher=Minnesota Legislature |access-date=14 April 2026}}</ref>) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Finke represents District 66A in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Roseville and Saint Paul, and parts of Ramsey County in Minnesota.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Finke, Leigh - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=15575 |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=www.lrl.mn.gov |archive-date=2023-02-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228020422/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=15575 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rep. Leigh Finke (66A) - Minnesota House of Representatives |url=https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15575 |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=www.house.mn.gov |archive-date=2023-02-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228020422/https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15575 |url-status=live }}</ref> She is the first openly transgender member of the Minnesota Legislature.
== Early life, education, and career == Finke was born in Minnesota and grew up in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities, graduating from Maple Grove Senior High School in Maple Grove, Minnesota.<ref name=":0" />
Finke earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature in 2003 from Bethel College and a Master of Arts in Shakespeare from DePaul University.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last1=Eidsvoog |first1=Emma |last2=Johnson |first2=Makenzi |date=2021-03-23 |title=Places to breathe |url=https://bethelclarion.com/2021/03/23/places-to-breathe/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=bethelclarion.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113210539/https://bethelclarion.com/2021/03/23/places-to-breathe/ |url-status=live }}</ref> While at Bethel, she became active in politics protesting the Iraq War.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |date=August 10, 2022 |title=Leigh Finke poised to make history as Minnesota's first transgender legislator |url=https://www.startribune.com/leigh-finke-poised-to-make-history-as-minnesotas-first-transgender-legislator/600197313/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Star Tribune |archive-date=2024-06-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606163544/https://www.startribune.com/leigh-finke-poised-to-make-history-as-minnesotas-first-transgender-legislator/600197313/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
From 2018 to 2021, Finke was the senior producer at 1517 Media. There, she wrote and produced two documentary films: ''Ending the Silence: Confronting Sexual Shame in the Church'' and ''White Savior: Racism in the American Church''. She also edited two nonfiction books for Beaming Books: ''Queerfully and Wonderfully Made'' and ''Welcoming and Affirming''.<ref name=":1" />
In 2021 and 2022, Finke worked as Multimedia Storyteller for the ACLU of Minnesota.<ref name="cbs">{{Cite web |title=Leigh Finke to become first transgender legislator in Minnesota House |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/leigh-finke-to-become-first-transgender-legislator-in-minnesota-house/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=www.cbsnews.com |date=9 November 2022 |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-03-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308093238/https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/leigh-finke-to-become-first-transgender-legislator-in-minnesota-house/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In late 2022, she was publicly critical of Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen for spreading the transphobic litter boxes in schools hoax.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Stroozas |first=Sam |date=October 3, 2022 |title=Jensen spreads false rumor about Minnesota's LGBTQ+ youth |work=Minnesota Public Radio |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/10/03/jensen-spreads-false-rumor-about-minnesotas-lgbtq-youth |access-date=October 6, 2022 |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006211129/https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/10/03/jensen-spreads-false-rumor-about-minnesotas-lgbtq-youth |url-status=live }}</ref>
In March 2023, Finke started the Queer Equity Institute, a nonprofit that supports and encourages queer politicians.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Olson |first=Rochelle |date=July 2, 2023 |title=Leigh Finke led expansion of Minnesota's transgender rights, endured attacks |url=https://www.startribune.com/leigh-finke-transgender-legislator-minnesota-human-rights-act/600287025/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Star Tribune |archive-date=2023-07-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720071112/https://www.startribune.com/leigh-finke-transgender-legislator-minnesota-human-rights-act/600287025/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Minnesota House of Representatives == Finke was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. She first ran after legislative redistricting and the retirement of 17-term DFL incumbent Alice Hausman.<ref name=":0" />
Finke is the first openly transgender legislator elected to the Minnesota Legislature.<ref name="cbs" /><ref name=":2" /> She said she was motivated to run because of anti-trans bills state Republicans introduced in 2021 that would make it a petty misdemeanor for transgender girls to participate in girls' sports.<ref name=":2" /> Finke was a founding member of and chairs the Queer Caucus, a group of LGBTQ+ legislators that formed before the 2023 legislative session.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Faircloth |first=Ryan |date=January 29, 2023 |title=Minnesota's LGBTQ lawmakers form Queer Caucus |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesotas-lgbtq-lawmakers-form-queer-caucus-in-show-of-growing-political-power/600247544/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Star Tribune |archive-date=2023-03-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327032835/https://www.startribune.com/minnesotas-lgbtq-lawmakers-form-queer-caucus-in-show-of-growing-political-power/600247544/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stroozas |first=Sam |date=2023-01-17 |title='Shaking things up': Minnesota's LGBTQ lawmakers see new strength at Capitol |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/01/17/were-shaking-things-up-minnesotas-lgbtq-lawmakers-see-new-strength-at-capitol |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>
Finke serves on the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy, Human Services Policy, Judiciary Finance and Civil Law, and Legacy Finance Committees.<ref name=":0" />
=== LGBTQ+ rights === Finke supported legislation to ban the use of the discredited practice of conversion therapy in the state for minors and vulnerable adults.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Faircloth |first=Ryan |date=February 20, 2023 |title=Minnesota House votes to ban conversion therapy for minors |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-house-to-vote-on-banning-conversion-therapy-for-minors/600253068/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She supported an Iowa school district's policy that required staff and students to use a student's preferred name and pronouns, saying: "We need to be supporting kids. We need to be including and recognizing them and believing them".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=February 15, 2023 |title=Pence visits Minnesota, says parents' rights are being 'trampled' |url=https://www.startribune.com/pence-visits-minnesota-says-parents-rights-are-being-trampled/600251856/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Star Tribune |archive-date=2023-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810231518/https://www.startribune.com/pence-visits-minnesota-says-parents-rights-are-being-trampled/600251856/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Finke sponsored legislation to remove language associating sexual orientation with pedophilia in state law and adding gender identity as a protected class in Minnesota's human rights statute.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Olson |first=Rochelle |date=May 18, 2023 |title=Legal experts say change to Minnesota Human Rights Act won't protect pedophiles |url=https://www.startribune.com/legal-experts-say-change-to-minnesota-human-rights-act-wont-protect-pedophiles/600275868/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> Republican representatives opposed the measure, some threatening to misgender Finke. Backlash led to Finke receiving death threats.<ref name=":3" /> Legal experts dismissed Republican claims that the bill would protect pedophiles, saying, "This doesn't create some sort of broad-based protection for those who prey on minors".<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":3" /> She also wrote a bill that would repeal a law that criminalized knowingly exposing someone to HIV, calling them "old, outdated homophobic statutes".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nesterak |first=Max |date=2023-02-23 |title=Democrats propose repealing law against knowingly exposing someone to HIV |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/02/23/democrats-propose-repealing-law-against-knowingly-exposing-someone-with-hiv/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230443/https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/02/23/democrats-propose-repealing-law-against-knowingly-exposing-someone-with-hiv/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In February 2026, Finke pushed back against a proposal for age verification checks on content for adults, such as porn sites. She argued the bill could be used to restrict access to educational content helpful for queer children in the absence of proper sex education about LGBTQ+ topics in schools. Several right-wing outlets, including ''The Daily Caller'', misrepresented Finke's comments as suggesting that pornography is educational.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hansford|first=Amelia|date=February 24, 2026|url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/24/trans-politician-leigh-finke/|title=No, a trans politician didn't say porn is 'educational', here's what she actually said|work=PinkNews|access-date=February 25, 2026}}</ref>
==== Trans refuge bill ==== Finke authored legislation that would protect people in the state and those traveling to Minnesota to receive gender-affirming care and has consistently opposed Republican efforts to ban transgender healthcare in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Waits |first=Kelsey |date=January 23, 2023 |title=OPINION EXCHANGE {{!}} The other refugee crisis: the flight of families with trans kids |url=https://www.startribune.com/the-other-refugee-crisis-the-flight-of-families-with-trans-kids/600245869/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Wiley |first1=Michelle |last2=Ki |first2=Nichole |date=2023-01-31 |title=MN bill aims to create legal refuge for trans youth |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/01/31/mn-bill-aims-to-create-legal-refuge-for-trans-youth-seeking-medical-care |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=MPR News |language=en |archive-date=2023-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230159/https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/01/31/mn-bill-aims-to-create-legal-refuge-for-trans-youth-seeking-medical-care |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Ki |first1=Nichole |last2=Stroozas |first2=Sam |date=2023-03-02 |title=What is gender-affirming health care? 'Trans refuge' bill would help kids get it |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/03/02/what-is-genderaffirming-health-care-trans-refuge-bill-would-help-kids-get-it |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=MPR News |language=en |archive-date=2023-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810232234/https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/03/02/what-is-genderaffirming-health-care-trans-refuge-bill-would-help-kids-get-it |url-status=live }}</ref> During a House floor debate on an amendment to ban transgender healthcare, Finke said: "You want to ban gender-affirming care for minors. What you want to do is you want to make sure minors never grow up to be me".<ref name=":5" /> She has also spoken about the need to remove barriers to access to healthcare, including by increasing health insurance coverage.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Griffith |first=Michelle |date=March 24, 2023 |title=House passes bill making Minnesota a refuge state for transgender people |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/house-passes-bill-making-minnesota-a-refuge-state-for-transgender-people/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-05-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528021230/https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/house-passes-bill-making-minnesota-a-refuge-state-for-transgender-people/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Finke sponsored an executive order protecting access to gender-affirming care for Minnesotans, which Governor Tim Walz signed on March 8, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |date=March 8, 2023 |title=Gov. Tim Walz signs executive order protecting gender-affirming health care |url=https://www.startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-signs-executive-order-protecting-gender-affirming-health-care/600257207/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Star Tribune |archive-date=2023-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230536/https://www.startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-signs-executive-order-protecting-gender-affirming-health-care/600257207/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ferguson |first=Dana |date=2023-03-08 |title=Walz moves to protect those seeking gender-affirming care |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/03/08/walz-moves-to-protect-those-seeking-genderaffirming-care |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=MPR News |language=en |archive-date=2023-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810231606/https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/03/08/walz-moves-to-protect-those-seeking-genderaffirming-care |url-status=live }}</ref> Her bill to protect access to gender-affirming care, the "Trans Refuge Bill", passed the House on March 24, 2023, after five hours of debate and was signed into law by Walz on April 27.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |date=March 24, 2023 |title=Minnesota House passes transgender refuge bill |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-house-poised-to-pass-transgender-refuge-bill/600261507/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Star Tribune |archive-date=2023-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230058/https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-house-poised-to-pass-transgender-refuge-bill/600261507/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ferguson |first=Dana |date=2023-03-24 |title='You belong here': Minnesota House passes trans health refuge bill |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/03/24/you-belong-here-minnesota-house-passes-trans-health-refuge-bill |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=MPR News |language=en |archive-date=2023-05-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525020605/https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/03/24/you-belong-here-minnesota-house-passes-trans-health-refuge-bill |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |date=April 27, 2023 |title=New laws make Minnesota a 'refuge' for abortion, gender-affirming care |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-to-become-refuge-for-abortion-gender-affirming-care-with-new-laws/600270558/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Star Tribune |archive-date=2023-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230159/https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-to-become-refuge-for-abortion-gender-affirming-care-with-new-laws/600270558/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Other political positions === Finke is pro-choice and supports removing limitations on abortions in the state. She also supports increasing education funding, including raising teacher pay and increasing special education and mental health support.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Connolly |first=Colleen |date=2022-06-28 |title=Q&A with Leigh Finke, who could be Minnesota's first out trans lawmaker |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2022/06/28/qa-with-leigh-finke-who-could-be-minnesotas-first-out-trans-lawmaker/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230059/https://minnesotareformer.com/2022/06/28/qa-with-leigh-finke-who-could-be-minnesotas-first-out-trans-lawmaker/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2025, Finke proposed a bill requiring free water at ticketed events with over 100 attendees,<ref name="April 15, 2025">{{cite news |last1=Magan |first1=Christopher |title=Tired of paying $5 for water at events? This bill would make it free. |url=https://www.startribune.com/bill-proposes-free-water-concert-events/601331426 |access-date=15 April 2026 |work=Minnesota Star Tribune}}</ref> in an effort to prevent heat-related injuries<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wolfe |first1=Morgan |title=Minnesota lawmakers push for free water access at large events |url=https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/minnesota-lawmakers-free-water-access-large-events/89-9e8b1653-0067-4c70-996b-076dceb0292f |access-date=15 April 2026 |work=KARE-TV |date=April 15, 2025}}</ref> after an outdoor food festival in Minneapolis during a 2023 heat wave initially had no water available to the public.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Edwards |first1=Kiya |title=Heat advisory in effect, Minneapolis brings free water to Taste of Minnesota |url=https://www.kare11.com/article/weather/minneapolis-brings-free-water-to-taste-of-minnesota/89-d8ae64b7-2c49-46c9-a4b1-29e3c449e137 |access-date=15 April 2026 |work=KARE-TV |date=July 3, 2023}}</ref>
== Awards and honors == *In 2023, Finke was named as one of ''USA Today's'' Women of the Year, which recognizes women who have made a significant impact across the country.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 March 2023 |title='Our movements for justice are lifelong': Meet Minnesota's first transgender legislator |url=https://www.sctimes.com/in-depth/news/2023/03/19/leigh-finke-minnesota-usa-today-women-year/69662214007/ |last=Most |first=Becca |access-date=4 April 2023 |work=St. Cloud Times |language=en |archive-date=22 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722183044/https://www.sctimes.com/in-depth/news/2023/03/19/leigh-finke-minnesota-usa-today-women-year/69662214007/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *She was highlighted by Minnesota Public Radio's "Changemakers" series, which showcases Minnesotans from diverse backgrounds making an impact in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gerezgiher |first=Feven |date=2023-06-24 |title=ChangeMakers: Leigh Finke helped make Minnesota a 'trans refuge' state |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/06/24/changemakers-leigh-finke-helped-make-minnesota-a-trans-refuge-state |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=MPR News |language=en |archive-date=2023-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810232146/https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/06/24/changemakers-leigh-finke-helped-make-minnesota-a-trans-refuge-state |url-status=live }}</ref> * Children's Minnesota awarded Finke the Children's Health Hero Award in 2023 for her work on the trans refuge bill.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Simmons-Duffin |first1=Selena |title=Tim Walz's state became a 'trans refuge.' Here's what that means and how it happened |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/10/01/nx-s1-5103113/minnesota-trans-refuge-walz-vance-transgender-rights |access-date=28 January 2025 |work=All Things Considered |agency=NPR |date=October 1, 2024 |archive-date=27 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250127175300/https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/10/01/nx-s1-5103113/minnesota-trans-refuge-walz-vance-transgender-rights |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Personal life == Finke is the first openly transgender member of the Minnesota legislature.<ref name="cbs" /> She lives in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood and has two children.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":7" /> In August 2025, Finke married Deborah Marie Fox in a ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda.<ref name="vows">{{cite news |last1=Hasan |first1=Sadiba |title='A Partner in Crime' and, Now, in Love |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/fashion/weddings/leigh-finke-transgender-minnesota-lawmaker-married-deborah-fox.html |access-date=27 August 2025 |work=The New York Times |date=25 August 2025 |archive-date=25 August 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250825211334/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/fashion/weddings/leigh-finke-transgender-minnesota-lawmaker-married-deborah-fox.html |url-status=live }}</ref> == Electoral history == {{Election box begin no change | title = 2022 DFL Primary - Minnesota State House - District 66A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/Index?ErsElectionId=148&scenario=StateRepresentative&districtCode=66A|title=2022 Results for State Representative District 66A|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State|archive-date=July 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722183030/https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/Index?ErsElectionId=148&scenario=StateRepresentative&districtCode=66A|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | candidate = '''Leigh Finke''' | votes = '''4034''' | percentage = '''63.17''' }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | candidate = Dave Thomas | votes = 2352 | percentage = 36.83 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 6386 | percentage = 100% }} {{Election box end}} {{Election box begin no change |title = 2022 Minnesota State House - District 66A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=149&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=485&show=Go|title=2022 Results for State Representative District 66A|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State|archive-date=February 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228020422/https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=149&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=485&show=Go|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | candidate = '''Leigh Finke''' | votes = '''15,635''' | percentage = '''81.14''' }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | party = Republican Party (United States) | candidate = Trace Johnson | votes = 3,569 | percentage = 18.52 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 19,268 | percentage = 100% }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}} {{Election box begin no change | title = 2024 Minnesota State House - District 66A<ref name="Nov24Results">{{cite web |title=Results for All State Representative Races |url=https://electionresults.sos.mn.gov/Results/Index?ersElectionId=170&scenario=StateRepresentative |website=Minnesota Secretary of State |access-date=18 November 2024 |archive-date=12 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241112054907/https://electionresults.sos.mn.gov/Results/Index?ersElectionId=170&scenario=StateRepresentative |url-status=live }}</ref> | turnout = 22,430 out of 26,940 (83.27%) }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | candidate = '''Leigh Finke''' (incumbent) | votes = '''18,166''' | percentage = '''80.99''' }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | party = Republican Party (United States) | candidate = Fadil Jama | votes = 4,180 | percentage = 18.64 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 84 | percentage = 0.37 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 22,430 | percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}}
== See also == * List of transgender public officeholders in the United States
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == {{MN-legdb|15575}} * [https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/15575 Official House of Representatives website] * [https://www.leighformn.com/ Official campaign website] {{Minnesota House of Representatives}}
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