Leigh Finke

Leigh Finke was born in Minnesota. Finke earned a B.A. in English from Bethel University and an M.A. in literature from DePaul University. Her career experience includes working as a multimedia producer for the ACLU-MN and in journalism, documentary filmmaking, and energy policy.[1][2]

Leigh Finke has not yet completed [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

Send a message to Leigh Finke asking her to fill out the survey.

If you are Leigh Finke, click here to fill out [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

Who fills out the candidate survey?

Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete [the profile publisher]'s Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's [the profile publisher] profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for.  More than 32,000 candidates have taken [the profile publisher]'s candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey here.

You can ask Leigh Finke to fill out this survey by using the button below or emailing leighformn@gmail.com.

Leigh Finke did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m running because I believe Minnesota can be a welcoming home for all people. We are not there, but if we work hard and provide everyone a seat at the table, we can build that future together.

As a mom of two grade schoolers and a renter who is working a full - time union job, I understand the experience and pressure that Minnesotans are facing today.

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?

Education and mental health care after COVID demand full attention and we must look forward, not back, to build a better future for our communities.We must protect healthcare autonomy and abortion access for women and LGBTQ peopleExpanding representation to all communities (including trans communities) benefits every voter.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare Autonomy, including abortion access and transition related healthcare.

Community specific mental health support

Education after COVID

Community-based LGBTQ rights for adults and kids, schools and public spaces.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

How To Survive A Plague.

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

Self-reflection, a capacity to learn and grow and recognize mistakes.

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

Serving the district directly, the state of Minnesota broadly, and advancing the constitutional rights of our state.Ho

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

Challenger explosion, five years old.

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

Bagging groceries at Byerly's grocery store. One year.

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

Collaborative and multi-directional.

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

Access to housing for every Minnesotan

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

Compromise is necessary for policymaking. But there are lines that I believe should be held firm to protect the equality and dignity of all people.