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Mike Lindell files for Minnesota governor

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell registered Wednesday to run for Minnesota governor as a Republican, according to state records. He joins a crowded GOP field for the 2026 race that already includes House Speaker Lisa Demuth, Rep. Kristin Robbins, and Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel, among others.

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📌 Key Facts

  • State records show Lindell filed Wednesday as a Republican candidate for governor
  • The filing adds to a large GOP field challenging in the 2026 race
  • Lindell is the CEO of Minnesota-based MyPillow

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December 03, 2025
8:39 PM
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell files to run for Minnesota governor
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by [email protected] (Howard Thompson)