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Trump Endorses Lindell; Poll Shows GOP Lead, Klobuchar Ahead

7/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor on July 15, 2026.
A Survey USA/KSTP poll in early July gave Mike Lindell 27% support, ahead of Lisa Demuth 22% and Kendall Qualls 17%.
Minnesota GOP Chairman Alex Plechash warned Mike Lindell’s delinquent property taxes and other liabilities could hurt his general-election prospects.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor nominee Amy Klobuchar, with the party’s endorsement and a fundraising edge, is the clear November favorite.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 Republican Revolution, when Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America helped Republicans win 54 House seats, showed how high-profile endorsements could propel outsider candidates. Decades later, on July 15 2026 former President Donald Trump backed Mike Lindell, echoing Gingrich’s strategy of using celebrity backing to challenge establishment figures such as Amy Klobuchar. The pattern underscores the GOP’s shift toward loyalty-driven candidacies.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor on July 15, 2026.
A Survey USA/KSTP poll in early July gave Mike Lindell 27% support, ahead of Lisa Demuth 22% and Kendall Qualls 17%.
Minnesota GOP Chairman Alex Plechash warned Mike Lindell’s delinquent property taxes and other liabilities could hurt his general-election prospects.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor nominee Amy Klobuchar, with the party’s endorsement and a fundraising edge, is the clear November favorite.

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