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Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Lindell’s GOP Primary Recount Request

8/30/2026

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Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Mike Lindell’s request for a full recount of the August 11 GOP primary.
Justice Natalie E. Hudson said recount plan follows law and involves no wrongdoing.
Lindell will appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
He seeks election data from 87 counties under the Freedom of Information Act.
Lindell pledged $825,000 for a recount but refused payment after learning his and Demuth’s ballots would be counted.

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Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Mike Lindell’s request for a full recount of the August 11 GOP primary.
Justice Natalie E. Hudson said recount plan follows law and involves no wrongdoing.
Lindell will appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
He seeks election data from 87 counties under the Freedom of Information Act.
Lindell pledged $825,000 for a recount but refused payment after learning his and Demuth’s ballots would be counted.