Mike Lindell to Run for Minnesota Governor as Republican

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has officially announced his candidacy for the Minnesota governorship in 2026, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Democrat Gov. Tim Walz. Lindell, a prominent ally of former President Trump, joins a crowded field of GOP candidates with a campaign focused on issues like fraud prevention and immigration. Walz criticized Lindell’s candidacy, highlighting concerns about his business practices and political background. Historically, Minnesota has seen political outsiders succeed, though it has been two decades since a Republican won a statewide race.

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