Mike Lindell quits MyPillow so he can focus on his run for Minnesota governor
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- Le Monde Englishseen 12 Aug, 09:17description edited
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Demuth will face Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who had no serious opposition for the Democratic nomination.Demuth will face Senator Amy Klobuchar, who had no serious opposition for the Democratic nomination.
- wcsufm.orgseen 12 Aug, 10:07description edited
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Lindell, of "MyPillow," plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.Lindell, of MyPillow, plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.
- wuky.orgseen 12 Aug, 10:07description edited
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Lindell, of "MyPillow," plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.Lindell, of MyPillow, plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.
- The Hillseen 12 Aug, 16:12description edited
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My Pillow founder Mike Lindell is refusing to concede in Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, alleging irregularities in the vote totals. The businessman, who is backed by President Trump, lost to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa DeMuth (R) by roughly 11 percentage points and over 45,000 votes, according to Decision Desk HQ. When asked by a reporter...My Pillow founder Mike Lindell is refusing to concede in Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, alleging irregularities in the vote totals. The businessman, who is backed by President Trump, lost to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) by roughly 11 percentage points and over 45,000 votes, according to Decision Desk HQ. When asked by a reporter...
- wctrib.comseen 14 Aug, 05:13headline rewritten
Klobuchar, Demuth leading in gubernatorial primaryKlobuchar, Demuth to face off for Minnesota governor in November - pineandlakes.comseen 14 Aug, 05:15headline rewritten
Klobuchar, Demuth leading in gubernatorial primaryKlobuchar, Demuth to face off for Minnesota governor in November
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Thu, 6 August 2026
2 reports- independent.co.uk01:07first to report
‘Minnesota deserves my full attention, and that's exactly what I'm giving it,’ the pro-Trump businessman said
- grandrapidsmn.com23:00
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- mesabitribune.com00:15
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- ualrpublicradio.org11:43
Mike Lindell of "MyPillow" fame, might win the GOP primary for Minnesota governor running on a Trump platform. Other Republicans are concerned that his closeness could hurt his chances in November.
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- spokanepublicradio.org8 Aug, 11:43their copy
- kasu.org8 Aug, 11:43their copy
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- NPR News09:00
Lindell, of "MyPillow," plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.
- wcsufm.org09:00edited after publishing
Lindell, of MyPillow, plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.
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- wuky.org10 Aug, 09:00their copy
Tue, 11 August 2026
4 reports- dailykos.com12:25
Recent headlines from the Minnesota Republican Party and its attempts to put up a credible challenger for Democratic U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar have been less than pretty for the G.O.P.
- The Hill18:03
President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his support for My Pillow founder Mike Lindell, who is running for governor in Minnesota, hours before primary polls close. “Mike Lindell deserves a BIG WIN IN MINNESOTA today,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Nobody has worked harder, and given up so much, in fighting for free and fair...
- bakersfieldnow.com20:44
President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again endorsed My Pillow CEO Mike Mindell for governor of Minnesota.
- The Hill21:00
Voters in Minnesota are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on primaries to decide the state's next governor. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) holds a commanding lead in the Democratic primary to replace Gov. Tim Walz (D), while President Trump has backed MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell on the other side of the aisle. Polls close...
Wed, 12 August 2026
16 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:36
It's official: Amy Klobuchar is Democrats' pick to succeed Gov. Tim Walz Axios Minnesota House Speaker Wins G.O.P. Nomination for Governor The New York Times Live results: Trump’s pick for Minnesota governor, election denier Mike Lindell, loses primary The Washington Post Lisa Demuth wins Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary Axios Failed presidential candidate wins Dem primary for Midwest governor amid fraud scandal fallout Fox News
- The Hill02:32
Minnesota state Rep. Lisa Demuth (R) was projected to win the Republican primary for governor of the North Star State, Decision Desk HQ projects, dealing a blow to President Trump. Trump had endorsed Republican businessman Mike Lindell, the “My Pillow Guy” whom a judge ruled defamed the election tech company Smartmatic with false statements about...
- Google News - Top Stories03:28
Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth NPR Live results: Trump’s pick for Minnesota governor, election denier Mike Lindell, loses primary The Washington Post It's official: Amy Klobuchar is Democrats' pick to succeed Gov. Tim Walz Axios Primary results live: Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses Minnesota GOP governor’s primary ms.now Mike Lindell Fails To Win Republican Nomination For Minnesota Governor Forbes
- NPR News03:28
Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.
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- northernpublicradio.org12 Aug, 03:28their copy
- wdiy.org12 Aug, 03:28their copy
- kasu.org12 Aug, 03:28their copy
- southcarolinapublicradio.org12 Aug, 03:28their copy
- kvnf.org12 Aug, 03:28their copy
- kcbx.org12 Aug, 03:28their copy
- keyc.com03:44
It was a rare loss for a Republican primary candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump.
- Le Monde English03:45edited after publishing
Demuth will face Senator Amy Klobuchar, who had no serious opposition for the Democratic nomination.
- newsweek.com03:53
Demuth will take on Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar in November as Republicans seek to recapture Minnesota's governor's office.
- yahoo.com04:26
Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary for governor, beating out GOP-endorsed and Trump-backed candidates in the race.
- Google News - Top Stories04:47
Mike Lindell Fails To Win Republican Nomination For Minnesota Governor Forbes Minnesota House Speaker Wins G.O.P. Nomination for Governor The New York Times Minnesota Governor Primary Election Live Results 2026 apnews.com Primary results live: Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses Minnesota GOP governor’s primary MS NOW Failed presidential candidate wins Dem primary for Midwest governor amid fraud scandal fallout Fox News
- wctrib.com05:01edited after publishing
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Klobuchar, Demuth leading in gubernatorial primaryAccording to unofficial results, Klobuchar had 90% of the DFL primary vote at 11 p.m.; Demuth had 44% of the GOP primary vote by the same time, leading Lindell and Qualls.
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- pineandlakes.com12 Aug, 05:01their copy
- The Hill11:50edited after publishing
My Pillow founder Mike Lindell is refusing to concede in Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, alleging irregularities in the vote totals. The businessman, who is backed by President Trump, lost to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) by roughly 11 percentage points and over 45,000 votes, according to Decision Desk HQ. When asked by a reporter...
- Google News - Top Stories15:51
Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes The Guardian Minnesota House Speaker Wins G.O.P. Nomination for Governor The New York Times What to know about Lisa Demuth, Minnesota’s GOP nominee for governor Star Tribune Lindell alleges voting irregularities, refuses to concede The Hill Lindell says he needs to investigate votes that led to Demuth's win MPR News
- Google News - Top Stories17:00
MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Won’t Concede Losing Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial Primary Forbes Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes The Guardian Minnesota primary: Peggy Flanagan, Lisa Demuth win races FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota Governor Primary Election Results The New York Times Lindell alleges voting irregularities, refuses to concede The Hill
- breitbart.com17:04
MyPillow CEO and Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell is refusing to concede the election to his opponent, Lisa Demuth.
- Google News - Top Stories18:25
Minnesota Republicans put electability before Trump Star Tribune Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes The Guardian See where Flanagan and Demuth dominated Minnesota's primary map Axios Mike Lindell raises specter of fraud after losing GOP governor primary to Lisa Demuth Star Tribune Minnesota is first state to set all-female matchups for the biggest races The Washington Post
- Bloomberg Politics22:49
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty analyzes recent GOP primary results, including the defeat of Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell in the Minnesota governor's race. Looking ahead to the general election, he emphasizes that voter concerns will shift from macroeconomic issues to household-level affordability, focusing on energy, healthcare, and groceries. Pawlenty highlights the importance of policies that increase supply, particularly in energy, to help lower costs and appeal to voters in the...
Thu, 13 August 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics00:03
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty analyzes recent GOP primary results, including the defeat of Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell in the Minnesota governor's race. Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) discusses the closely contested Democratic gubernatorial primary, where David Crowley narrowly edged out Francesca Hong by a margin of just a few thousand votes. Robert Malley, Former U.S....
- freethoughtblogs.com15:01
I told you who won the Minnesota primaries, but I should probably mention the wacky and unloveable losers of that race. First and foremost is Mike Lindell, the MyPillow guy. Despite the fact that D…
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- parkrapidsenterprise.com20:10
Klobuchar highlighted some of her healthcare proposals over the weekend and didn’t hesitate to take some digs at her opponent, Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- wadenapj.com20:56
"I've heard from people that have said, 'I'm not necessarily a Republican, but I voted for you because I've watched what you've done.' Hearing the voice of Minnesotans really matters to me."
Wed, 19 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill19:48
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell is privately funding a hand recount and audit of Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, which he lost by roughly 11 percentage points. Lindell in a statement Wednesday cited multiple “irregularities” that he said were caught by his team during election night — including what were described as vote totals that moved backward during...
- The Guardian World21:37
MyPillow founder and Trump ally lost primary to Lisa Demuth by 11 points, but still refuses to concede defeat US politics live – latest updates The pillow salesman, Trump supporter and election denier Mike Lindell has offered to personally fund a recount and audit of every paper ballot cast in Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, which he lost last week. Lindell’s announcement on Wednesday escalates his bid to challenge the results of last week’s vote, after finishing a distant second...
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- The Hill15:45
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell said Wednesday he’s prepared to spend “upwards of $1 million” for a private recount of ballots cast in the Minnesota Republican primary for governor. Minnesota state House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) beat Lindell by 11 percentage points, but Lindell has refused to cede to the lawmaker, citing concerns with voting machines...
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- yahoo.com20 Aug, 15:45their copy
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill17:21
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell (R) announced Monday he will file a temporary restraining order against Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon amid his ongoing efforts to fund a private recount of the state’s gubernatorial primaries. His campaign said in a statement that Simon’s office had put Lindell “in an untenable position” by placing restrictions on...
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- yahoo.com25 Aug, 17:21their copy
- bemidjipioneer.com22:36
The Republican candidate for governor's proposals include property tax relief, eliminating state taxes on Social Security, and removing automatic gas tax increases.
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- echopress.com25 Aug, 22:36their copy
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- newstribune.com09:00
MINNEAPOLIS -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell says he has withheld payment to cover the cost of a recount after this month's loss in the primary election, claiming the Secretary of State's Office proposed an unlawful process to recount the votes.
Sun, 30 August 2026
2 reports- el-balad.com09:52
The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Mike Lindell recount lawsuit Minnesota bid for a full recount, leaving Lisa Demuth’s primary win in place.
- The Hill11:52
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Saturday rejected MyPillow founder Mike Lindell's (R) bid for a recount of the state's gubernatorial primary election, effectively confirming an 11-point loss that he has defiantly challenged. Chief Justice Natalie E. Hudson wrote in a six-page ruling that Lindell's "claim fails on the merits." "Lindell argues that he is entitled...
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- wadenapj.com16:00
“I don’t think the middle class is being represented anymore,” Mitchell said. “Fraud is rampant in the state,” Knudson said. “We have to clean house in our agencies..."