Leighton Vaile

Leighton Rebecca Anneliese Vaile is a politician and bar owner. She served as an Independent Senator from Alaska from 2012 until 2024.

History
She was born in Alaska in 1987 to David and Sarah Vaile. She and her younger brother David III were raised atheist.

Leighton and her cousin Laina were constantly in competition with each other as teenagers.

Her first girlfriend was named Billie and chain-smoked all day.

She successfully ran for the United States Senate in 2012 as an independent from Alaska. As a senator, she lives with eight other senators in Washington, D.C.

In "Pilot," Leighton wakes her roommate Miles Kasher up early to go to a bar with her, their other roommates, and Frank Dorsey. While there, she orders a vodka and laughs at people singing karaoke. She is kicked out of the bar along with the rest of her friends, and once they arrive home, gets into an argument over ownership of their cat Meg.

Appearance
Leighton is tall and of average weight, with brown skin and dark brown hair with a streak that is dyed purple. Her eyes are grey, although it has been suggested that she wears colored contact lenses.

At work, she wears a black suit and tie, with the tie often loosened. At home, she wears a blue flannel jacket with a purple tank top and ripped jeans.

Personality
Leighton is a tomboy, being competitive and fiercely independent. She can sometimes be petty, especially towards who she feels have wronged her friends or the public. She wishes she was good with children, but in reality they annoy her greatly.

Miles Kasher
Leighton and Miles are coworkers and roommates. They have several common interests, including TV shows and music. They often vent to each other about both their work and personal lives.

Frank Dorsey
Frank and Leighton are coworkers. They seem to get along rather well, although it is unclear how much of their friendship is just putting up with a coworker.

P. Francis Rogers
Francis and Leighton are coworkers. They hardly interact, since Leighton goes out of her way not to have to see him because she "doesn't like his stupid face."