Mike Lindell long denied Trump’s loss in 2020, now he rejects his loss in GOP gubernatorial primary forcing involvement of Minnesota Supreme Court “I don’t care what it costs." We Got This Covered · Sep 1
Mike Lindell challenges Minnesota GOP primary loss as state Supreme Court rejects recount bid Mike Lindell, a prominent Trump supporter, is challenging his Republican primary defeat in Minnesota. The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected his request for a broader recount of the gubernatorial primary ballots. Lindell had argued for a more extensive review of ballots cast in both parties. He plans to appeal the ruling… The Economic Times · Aug 30
Minnesota Supreme Court Kills Lindell Recount: He Asked for Wrong Legal Remedy Minnesota Supreme Court Lindell recount ruling explained: Chief Justice Hudson denied MyPillow founder Mike Lindell's petition on August 29, ruling he asked for the wrong legal remedy -- Minnesota recounts verify vote totals, not fraud claims; an election contest he never filed covers that. Lisa Demuth remains the GOP nominee… International Business Times · Aug 30
MyPillow’s Mike Lindell vowed to challenge his election loss - but missed the deadline to demand a recount Mike Lindell, endorsed by Donald Trump, lost the Minnesota gubernatorial GOP primary to Lisa Demuth by about 45,000 votes The Independent UK · Aug 25
Trump-backed Mike Lindell says he’s ready to spend $1M for vote recount despite losing Minnesota gov race by 11 points Election-denying ‘My Pillow’ founder, who can’t cover court fees in Smartmatic defeat, is trying to self-fund a recount of the Minnesota primary he lost by a wide margin The Independent UK · Aug 20
Mike Lindell lost Minnesota’s GOP primary by 11 points. He’s now ready to spend $1M on a recount: ‘Personally go in there myself’ Lindell isn’t ready to call it quits. We Got This Covered · Aug 20
Mike Lindell offers to fund recount in Minnesota Republican primary for governor MyPillow founder and Trump ally lost primary to Lisa Demuth by 11 points, but still refuses to concede defeat The Guardian - US · Aug 19
Trump Is 'Visibly Struggling to Stay Awake' and 'Weaving in and Out', Fox News Analyst Says Fox News analyst Juan Williams says Donald Trump is 'visibly struggling to stay awake' as his endorsement power fades and Republicans lose key 2026 primaries ahead of high-stakes midterms. International Business Times UK · Aug 18
Demuth defeats Lindell, Qualls, and four others in Republican primary for governor of Minnesota Lisa Demuth defeated six other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Minnesota on Aug. 11. Demuth, Mike Lindell, and Kendall Qualls led in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent Tim Walz (D) did not run for re-election. Ballotpedia · Aug 14
Rep. John Larson becomes the ninth U.S. House incumbent to lose a primary this year to a non-incumbent Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 13
MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Refuses to Concede Minnesota GOP Primary Loss as Lisa Demuth Celebrates Victory MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refused to concede his Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary loss to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R-Minn.), questioning the vote count despite her decisive lead. Benzinga · Aug 13
Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes With almost all votes counted in Republican primary for governor, Lisa Demuth is ahead by over 10% of ballots The Guardian - US · Aug 12
Mike Lindell refuses to concede his primary loss and blames voting ‘anomalies’ despite losing by 10 points The MyPillow founder and election conspiracy theorist did not explain the alleged ‘anomalies’ that his team found in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary The Independent UK · Aug 12
Big Wins, Major Upsets And A Trump Setback. Here's What Happened In Tuesday's Primaries. Tuesday's primaries offered a glimpse of the battles shaping the 2026 midterms, from Democratic fights over ideology and generational change to fresh questions about the power of President Donald Trump's endorsement. International Business Times · Aug 12
The Guardian - US · Aug 12 Trump ally loses, mixed results for progressives: takeaways from primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond Primaries across US included Darline Graham advancing to runoff, while progressive Francesca Hong and MyPillow’s Mike Lindell fell short
The Times of India · Aug 12 Minnesota, South Carolina & Wisconsin: Trump endorsement delivers mixed results in Republican primaries President Donald Trump's endorsements produced mixed results in Tuesday's Republican primaries, with his preferred candidates losing one key race, advancing to a runoff in another and securing nominations in Wisconsin.
The Economic Times · Aug 12 US primaries: Trump-backed candidates face mixed fortunes US state primaries threw up mixed results for Donald Trump's endorsed candidates. Mike Lindell lost in Minnesota, while Darline Graham advanced in South Carolina. Lisa Demuth defeated Lindell in Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary. Peggy Flanagan secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate seat.
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary as progressives score another victory Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary, defeating Angie Craig. This victory signals a progressive shift within the Democratic Party. Flanagan will now face Republican Michele Tafoya in the general election. Republicans see an opportunity in Minnesota's divided political landscape. Lisa Demuth secured the Republican nomination for governor.
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Wisconsin governor's race: Progressive vs moderate battle of Democrats remains too close to call Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary contest between Francesca Hong and David Crowley is being watched as an indicator of progressive politics in a key state. The winner will face Republican Tom Tiffany in the November general election. Tuesday's contests also questioned Donald Trump's endorsement influence in Republican primaries.
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 Mike Lindell faces legal complaint over pillow giveaway amid run for Minnesota governor Judge finds probable cause to believe the MyPillow founder violated campaign law by handing out free pillows at event
Benzinga · Jul 16 Donald Trump Endorses MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor, Says the ‘Pillow Man’ Will Be ‘SPECTACULAR’ President Donald Trump endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor on Wednesday, backing a longtime ally and prominent promoter of false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
The Guardian - US · Jul 15 Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race Republican Trump ally has spent years promoting discredited claims about 2020 election
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Trump endorses ‘MyPillow Guy’ Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor He has been one of Trump’s most outspoken supporters, echoing the president’s false claims that his 2020 election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden was fraudulent
Ballotpedia · Jun 11 Record-high seven candidates running in Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary Loner Blue, Lisa Demuth, Raul Estrada, John Krhin, Mike Lindell, Ross Nova, and Kendall Qualls are running in the Republican primary for governor of Minnesota on Aug. 11. Demuth, Lindell, and Qualls lead in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent Tim Walz (D) is not running for re-election.
The Guardian - US · May 15 Minnesota Democratic lawmakers stage sit-in over gun violence protection bill Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura leads action after Republican speaker rescinds promise to bring bill to vote