Story perspectives

Trump-Backed Lindell Leads Minnesota Governor Poll, Vows Machine Meltdown

7/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Mike Lindell said he would melt down Minnesota voting machines into prison bars if elected governor.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Lindell in the Minnesota gubernatorial race.
A Survey USA/KSTP poll in July gave Lindell 27% support, ahead of House Speaker Lisa Demuth at 22%.
Lindell’s campaign promises to replace electronic voting machines with hand counts and paper ballots, while U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar leads fundraising as the Democratic nominee.

1 of 1

Story summary

Mike Lindell said he would melt down Minnesota voting machines into prison bars if elected governor.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Lindell in the Minnesota gubernatorial race.
A Survey USA/KSTP poll in July gave Lindell 27% support, ahead of House Speaker Lisa Demuth at 22%.
Lindell’s campaign promises to replace electronic voting machines with hand counts and paper ballots, while U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar leads fundraising as the Democratic nominee.