legislative success

The DFL Trifecta has worked to pass the most significant slate of people-focused legislation that Minnesota has seen in decades.

BODILY AUTONOMY

I supported the PRO Act, the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act, and the expansion of abortion access through the repeal of outdated harmful laws.

TREE PLANTING / EAB

I’m leading a complex effort to combat the emerald ash borer statewide, as well as the replanting of our urban forests across the metro area.

2SLGBTQIA+ RIGHTS

I authored the Trans Refuge Law, increased HIV prevention and treatment funding, and carried a bill to expand the Human Rights Act for trans Minnesotans.

DISABILITY RIGHTS

I authored and passed legislation expanding housing options for our neighbors with disabilities, and supported efforts to expand access to work, services, and independence.

CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT

I passed legislation to protect our wild spaces from pesticides, now and in the future, supported environment equity, clean water and comprehensive climate policy.

ARTS

My work in arts funding brought Film North and the Playwright Center in to district 66a. In Legacy committee, I supported funds going to Black, Hmong, Indigenous, and Queer arts initiatives across the state.

I promise to bring my passion for civil rights and freedom to the House every day I am privileged to serve.

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Rep. Brion Curran, Rep. Leigh Finke, and Rep. Liish Kozlowski are the first three trans legislators elected in Minnesota. They have championed new, liberating laws in Minnesota, such as establishing Minnesota as a trans refuge state, banning conversion therapy and the trans panic defense, and codifying coverage of Gender Affirming Care into law.

Minnesota's legislature has narrow margins protecting 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. It is critical that we return all three of our trans legislators to Saint Paul in November to advocate for healthcare equity, school safety, and an inclusive ERA.

what Leigh stands for

  • Racism is built into the very foundation of American culture and politics; everywhere we look we see its effect.

    We must embrace anti-racist values in every policy and plan we make for the future. No one can thrive, until everyone can thrive.

  • Protecting access to legal, safe abortion is absolutely necessary. We need to protect the providers we have, and increase the number for the future. Minnesota will be the abortion-providing state for the upper Midwest. It’s a privilege to uphold this right that so many women and queer people depend on.

  • Graduation rates have decreased, proficiency rates in math and reading are declining, and, of course, these rates are even lower for marginalized communities. We must do better for future Minnesotans.

  • Our kids are suffering epidemic levels of stress and anxiety. And so are their parents. Young people are panicking over a future of economic uncertainty, climate despair, anxiety and depression. Children are growing up running active-shooter drills in schools that have them waiting for inevitable violence. These levels of stress and overwhelm are unsustainable.

leigh for mn

leigh for mn

Mother of two and a Minnesota OG with a history of community activism, artistry, communications, passion, and educational support.

“Growing up in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Finke was always interested in politics but never planned to be a political candidate herself. In November after her first bid for public office, Finke became the first transgender legislator appointed to the Minnesota House of Representatives after winning 81% of the vote in her district.”

— St. Cloud Times

“She’s unapologetically herself in every way: She sports colorful hair, skateboards during work breaks at the State Capitol and is not afraid to admit St. Paul is better than Minneapolis.”

— MPR News

“She never planned to be a politician. Now she’s the first transgender legislator in the state’s House of Representatives, fighting to build a better future for trans youth.”

— USA TODAY