Full Breakdown
Mike Lindell’s Bid for Minnesota Governor Draws Trump’s Backing and Party Pushback
7/24/2026, 8:12:37 PM
Campaign Launch and Presidential Endorsement
Former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announced his candidacy for governor in December 2025 at a factory near Minneapolis. Trump’s posts reiterated Lindell’s loyalty to his election-fraud narrative and framed the race as a fight for “Election Integrity.”
Minnesota GOP Reaction
The party has not formally endorsed Lindell’s campaign despite the presidential backing.
Voter Registration and Constitutional Eligibility
State records show Lindell remains registered to vote in Texas, not Minnesota. When asked, Lindell said he would vote only in Minnesota and would not cast a second ballot. Minnesota’s constitution requires gubernatorial candidates to be at least 25 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of the state for one full year before the election; voter registration is not a disqualifier.
Polls and Primary Timeline
Recent polling cited by the sources indicates Lindell is the clear favorite to win the Republican nomination. The primary to select the GOP nominee is scheduled for August 11.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We were surprised by President Trump’s endorsement of Mike Lindell,” — Alex Plechash, Minnesota Republican Party chairman
- “I’m not going to vote twice.” — Mike Lindell
- “It didn’t work. I’m still standing. MyPillow is still standing,” — Mike Lindell
