MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has taken steps toward announcing a potential run for Governor of Minnesota in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections as a Republican candidate. According to recent filings, Lindell is considering this path but has not finalized his decision.
Lindell stated that he intended to seek the gubernatorial nomination earlier and mentioned that he would formally discuss this possibility at an upcoming press conference scheduled for next week. The filing of these documents signals his interest in the race before a formal announcement can be made.
Minnesota’s current Governor is Tim Walz, who will likely face Lindell if he secures the Republican nomination. This development marks another entry into Minnesota state politics from Lindell, known for being an election denier and supporter of President Trump.
Lindell has been involved in significant legal actions following the 2020 presidential election. Last year, a federal judge ruled that he defamed Smartmatic by falsely alleging its voting machines were used to rig the election won by Joe Biden. Similar allegations against Dominion Voting Systems have also been part of his public narrative.
While Lindell is now considering this political path, other Minnesota Republicans are also vying for governorial nominations. These include Speaker of the State House and the previous gubernatorial candidate from 2022 who lost to Governor Walz in that election cycle.
As the process begins, analysts note that Minnesota remains highly competitive politically, though it has trends suggesting strong support for Democratic candidates in statewide races.
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