Judge Finds Probable Cause Mike Lindell Broke Minnesota Campaign Law
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Judge Nicholas Lienesch found probable cause that MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell broke Minnesota campaign law by handing out campaign-branded pillows in Delano, Minnesota.[1]
The complaint lists each "Mike Lindell for Governor" pillow at $34.95, a figure Lindell disputes, saying his campaign paid $4.90 wholesale per pillow.[1] Minnesota law prohibits giving items of monetary value to induce voting, though it allows on-site refreshments worth up to $5.[1]
At a July 4, 2026 parade in Delano, Minnesota, Lindell handed out the "Mike Lindell for Governor" pillows to parade-goers.[1] An administrative complaint alleges the pillows were offered to induce votes, which led to the judge's probable-cause finding.[1]
The matter now moves to a three-judge administrative law panel for an evidentiary hearing to be scheduled at a later date.[1]
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- On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Judge Nicholas Lienesch found probable cause that Mike Lindell violated Minnesota campaign law.
- The case centers on Lindell handing out "Mike Lindell for Governor" pillows at a July 4, 2026 parade in Delano, Minnesota.
- The complaint lists the pillows’ value as $34.95 each, while Lindell says the campaign paid $4.90 wholesale per pillow.
- Minnesota law bans giving items of monetary value to induce voting, with a narrow exception for on-premises refreshments up to $5.
- The matter now moves to a three-judge administrative law panel for an evidentiary hearing on an unscheduled future date.
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