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Lindell Barred from GOP Debate, Trails Klobuchar in Polls

5/19/2026

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Mike Lindell says the Minnesota Republican Party is shutting him out of the governor’s primary.
He announced his candidacy in December 2025 and cannot attend the party’s debate.
He is traveling county-to-county to meet voters after being excluded from party events.
U.S. President Donald Trump supported Lindell at a rally but gave no endorsement.
Polls show Lindell at 18 % ahead of Demuth at 17 % while Klobuchar leads with a majority.

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Mike Lindell says the Minnesota Republican Party is shutting him out of the governor’s primary.
He announced his candidacy in December 2025 and cannot attend the party’s debate.
He is traveling county-to-county to meet voters after being excluded from party events.
U.S. President Donald Trump supported Lindell at a rally but gave no endorsement.
Polls show Lindell at 18 % ahead of Demuth at 17 % while Klobuchar leads with a majority.