Which “X-Mormon” had the biggest impact in 2011?

Note: We are not implying that any of the contestants here have left the church. Many are active, faithful members of the CoJCoL-dS. The “X” here is a variable, standing for any kind of exceptional Mormon.

Let’s meet the contestants!!

Joanna Brooks: The uncorrelated spokesperson for Mormonism.

Heather Armstrong: Author of the super-popular blog dooce.

Dustin Lance Black: Academy-award winning screenwriter; in 2011 wrote J Edgar.

Brent Beal: Writer of the popular online column “A Mormon in the Cheap Seats” (note especially this post).

John Dehlin: Podcaster of the fatastic “Mormon Stories”, and all-around [New Order?] Mormon community leader.

Bishop Kevin Kloosterman: The LDS bishop who dared to state that the church’s policies on homosexuality hurt gay people.

Emily Pearson: Author and performer; in 2011 released her memoir Dancing With Crazy.

Elna Baker: Author and performer; in 2011 lost her virginity and told the tale.

Clark Johnsen: Served and LDS mission, and is now playing a missionary in The Book of Mormon.

Jon Huntsman: Republican presidential candidate.

Pat Bagley: Hilarious cartoonist for the Salt Lake Tribune.

Mitch Mayne: An openly gay Latter-day Saint, sustained as the executive secretary in the Bishopric.

Wow!! So many X-Mormons had a huge impact in 2011!!! I can’t decide! If you can, vote here: