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Meet the 2026 Candidates

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    Quinnie Perez

    Soil and Water Conservation, District 1 (FL)

    Quinnie Perez, the daughter of Mexican immigrants, was raised in Ocala surrounded by agriculture, inspiring her commitment to conservation and advocating for farmworkers’ rights. She works alongside agricultural laborers in Central Florida's medical cannabis industry, where she has seen firsthand the challenges immigrant workers face, including low wages and housing insecurity. She also previously served as a Regional Organizing Director for NextGen America, a national climate action committee focused on youth outreach, organizing throughout the state of Florida in universities and Colleges. Quinnie aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, strengthen conservation education in public schools, and ensure farmworkers have a stronger voice and are treated with dignity and fairness. Learn more about Quinnie Perez.

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    Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford

    76th Assembly District (WI)

    Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford is a food service worker, small business owner, comedian, former union member, and the first transgender woman elected to the Madison Common Council, representing neighborhoods on the Isthmus and East Side. As a transgender woman who has worked for $2.33 an hour in the service industry, experienced homelessness, and gone without healthcare, Dina Nina brings a firsthand perspective to the challenges faced by her community. With a record of serving her fellow Madison residents, she plans to take the fight to the state of Wisconsin for a living wage, truly affordable housing, universal healthcare and childcare, fully funded public schools, and a democracy that protects our rights and freedoms. Learn more about Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford.

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    Evelyn Kocher

    Beaverton City Council (OR)

    Evelyn Kocher is a lifelong Beavertonian running for Position 1 of Beaverton City Council. She has spent her entire professional career in policy spaces, running the landmark Portland City Council campaign of Angelita Morillo, working in landmark queer rights legislation such as HB 2002 (2023) and IP 33 (Equal Rights for All), and aiding the local Latine community at Latino Network. She believes that Beaverton should be an amazing place to live, work, and play, and that the city should do all it can to protect the most vulnerable among us. Learn more about Evelyn Kocher.

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    Jaelynn Scott

    Washington House of Representatives, District 37

    Jaelynn Scott, born in Mississippi and an ordained minister from a family with roots in the civil rights movement, learned early on that home is more than just a roof over your head, it is a sanctuary of safety, belonging, and community. Her own journey of resilience was forged in the economic fallout of 9/11, when she navigated job loss, addiction, and housing instability. This lived experience didn’t just test her; it gave her the pragmatic expertise to fix the very safety nets that failed her. Now a driving force as Executive Director of the Lavender Rights Project (LRP), Jaelynn believes advocacy must include bold action. Jaelynn led efforts to move $16 million of funds intended to jail those in need into permanent supportive housing and social services. She believes we need housing for those in crisis, not jails. Learn more about Jaelynn Scott.

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    Alleria Stanley

    Maryland House of Delegates, District 4

    Alleria Stanley defines her life by “Service First.” A retired 20-year U.S. Army combat veteran, she deployed to Afghanistan and served with distinction. She boldly navigated transitioning while on active duty, becoming one of the first to do so and retire with full benefits. This experience forged her absolute dedication to defending liberty. As Vice President of the Transgender American Veterans Association, she leads a national movement for veteran dignity. As a mother of five children across the gender spectrum, she intimately understands the urgency of protecting public education and privacy. Alleria bridges the gap between rural and urban communities, advocating for working families in Brunswick and Frederick. She rejects division, fighting for economic stability and constitutional rights. She refuses to let the freedoms she defended abroad be dismantled at home. Alleria Stanley brings the grit of a soldier and the compassion of a mother to ensure that in Maryland, democracy includes everyone. Learn more about Alleria Stanley.

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    Dr. Alexis Hoffkling

    Colorado House of Representatives, District 23

    Dr. Alexis Hoffkling is a family doctor, an educator, a proud union member, and a progressive democrat. After years of mastering the skills of being a caring doctor within the walls of the hospital, she is ready to be a champion in the halls of power. She will fight for universal healthcare, an economy that works for everyone, and freedom from the forces of oppression. She comes equipped with the skill she practices every day as a doctor: combining objective reality, reasoned analysis, and human values to make decisions to improve people’s lives. Learn more about Alexis Hoffkling.

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    Joanna Whaley

    Michigan House of Representatives, District 2

    Joanna Whaley is a transgender woman who survived 15 years of conversion therapy in a high-control religious setting. Her past equipped her with a deep understanding of the origins of many dehumanizing policies currently impacting our government. Whaley firmly believes that Michigan is for everyone and that Downriver citizens are committed to mutual care, ready to unite for justice. She’s seen the community consistently rise to challenges, showing collective leadership. Whaley stresses the importance of fostering unity, working to ensure that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are truly accessible to every neighbor. She’s dedicated to championing these ideals and building a brighter future for all. Learn more about Joanna Whaley.

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    Sarah McBride

    US Congress (DE)

    In 2024 Sarah became our country’s first transgender member of Congress, and this year she was the first freshman representative to pass a bipartisan bill. She is a change maker and a bridge builder and will be running for reelection in 2026. Learn more about Sarah McBride.

  • Precious Brady-Davis

    Commissioner of Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

    Precious Brady-Davis, a Nebraska native, is a trailblazer in public service and advocacy. In November 2024, she was elected to an incomplete two-year term as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, after being appointed to the role by Governor JB Pritzker in July 2023. She made history as the first openly Black transgender woman elected to public office in Cook County. She is running for reelection in 2026. Learn more about Precious Brady-Davis.

  • Leigh Finke

    Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66A

    A Minnesota native, Leigh Finke worked as a journalist, media creator, and documentary filmmaker before running for public office. In 2022, she was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, becoming the first out trans woman elected to the Minnesota Legislature. Throughout her first term, Leigh has served as the chair of the Queer Legislators’ Caucus. She currently serves as the House Chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus. She is running for reelection in 2026. Learn more about Leigh Finke.

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    Aime Wichtendahl

    Iowa General Assembly, House District 80

    Aime Wichtendahl is the first openly transwoman elected to government in the state of Iowa, being elected to the Hiawatha City Council in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2023 without opposition. In 2024, she became the first transwoman elected to the Iowa General Assembly, winning a seat for District 80 in the Iowa House of Representatives. During the 2025 session, she fought passionately against the GOP’s efforts to repeal gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. Currently, she serves on the House Ways & Means, Judiciary, Veterans, and Local Government Committees. She is the ranking member of the Technology, Workforce, and Economic Development Committee. Learn more about Aime Wichtendahl.

2025 Winning Candidates

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    Erica Deuso

    Mayor of Dowington (PA)

  • Headshot of Kait Linton

    Kait Linton

    Hempfield School Board (PA)

  • Headshot of Fran Wilson

    Fran Wilson

    Akron City Council (OH)

  • Headshot of Ashley Shade

    Ashley Shade

    North Adams City Council (MA)

2024 Winning Candidates

  • Lorena Austin

    For Arizona House of Representatives

  • Terra Lawson-Remer

    San Diego County Board of Supervisors

  • Jennifer Williams

    Trenton, NJ City Council

  • Emma Curtis

    Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council (KY)

  • Headshot of Aime Wichtendahl For Iowa State House of Representatives

    Aime Wichtendahl

    For Iowa State House of Representatives

  • Leigh Finke

    State House of Representatives (MN)

  • Sarah McBride

    US Congress (DE)

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