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We are parents, friends, and families of trans people volunteering our time and resources to fight for equality and dignity for trans people around the country. Our current focus is on electing qualified transgender candidates at all levels of state and federal office.

All candidates identified and endorsed by the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund.

Representation matters.  

Now more than ever, we need to support the trans people we love and fight back against the anti-trans agenda spreading across America. Together we will aid in giving trans candidates and champions of trans rights a seat at the table and a public voice. With one click you can make a difference.

We are partnering with the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, an organization working since 1991 to identify, vet, and recommend candidates. In line with Victory Fund’s endorsement criteria, all FUTR candidates support the rights of transgender individuals, are pro-choice, demonstrate community support, and have a strategic plan to win. 

FUTR is currently focusing on trans candidates to send a clear message in support of trans rights. All of your donations go directly to the candidates – FUTR is entirely volunteer run. Going forward we will look for ways to expand our political and philanthropic efforts in this space.


These are the right candidates for the job.

Sarah McBride is running for Delaware’s at-large seat in the US House of Representatives. Sarah will be the first trans person elected to Congress! She has worked for former Delaware Governor Jack Markell, the late Attorney General Beau Biden, and served in the Obama-Biden White House. Most recently, Sarah was the national spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ equal rights organization. For her work and advocacy, former Gov. Markell awarded McBride the Order of the First State, the state’s highest civilian honor.

FUTR Candidates

Lisa Middleton  is running for the California State Senate.  Lisa will be the first out trans member in the California legislature. Since 2017 Lisa has served as a Palm Springs City Councilmember, where she has helped improve local transportation and infrastructure, combat climate change, build more affordable housing, invest in public safety, and address the Coachella Valley’s homelessness crisis. Lisa comes from a family of union members and went on to become the first in her family to graduate from college and earn a Master’s in Public Administration. 

Aime Wichtendahl is running for the Iowa state House of Representatives. For the past eight years she has served on the Hiawatha City Council. Aime was the first openly trans woman elected to government in Iowa and will be the first trans person elected to the Iowa state legislature. Amy will stand against the many anti-trans bills proposed in the Iowa Legislature, such as a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender Iowans under age 18 and a “bathroom bill” ban on transgender Iowans using school bathrooms or locker rooms corresponding with their gender identity.

Leigh Finke is running for re-election to the Minnesota state House of Representatives. Prior to running for office Leigh worked as a journalist, media creator, and documentary filmmaker, and in 2022 became the first out trans person elected to the Minnesota Legislature. Throughout her first term, Leigh served as the chair of the Queer Legislators’ Caucus. She was named Minnesota Woman of the Year by USA Today in 2023, a 2023 Changemaker by Minnesota Public Radio, and won the 2023 Health Hero Award at Children’s Minnesota.

Nikson Mathews is running for Idaho House of Representatives, District 16B. Nikson is born and raised in Southeastern Idaho. He is the proud product of the Idaho public schools, a graduate of Boise State University, where he’s now an adjunct professor, a leader in a small local business, and the Policy and Community Advocate with Add The Words, Idaho. He is endorsed by Human Rights Idaho, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, Run for Something, Boise State University Young Democrats, and many local officials and constituents.

Note: The list of candidates may fluctuate as individuals enter or leave races or are endorsed by the LGBTQ+ VIctory Fund. For the complete and current list of candidates see the donation page.

FUTR was launched in February 2024 by a group of parents and families of trans people in consultation with the trans community, political advisors, and major donors. Our trans family members range in age from elementary school-aged to young adult, we hail from across the United States, and represent a diverse array of trans journeys, background experiences, sexual orientation, gender and ethnicity.

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