Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota GOP Gubernatorial Primary, Refuses Concede
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, endorsed by Donald Trump, lost the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth on August 11, 2026, by about 11 points. Lindell refused to concede, alleging unsubstantiated voting anomalies. The primary was triggered by Governor Tim Walz not seeking reelection amid a massive welfare fraud scandal. Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar won her primary and is favored in the general election, which will likely produce Minnesota’s first female governor.
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MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Won’t Concede Minnesota Primary Loss as Trump Remains Silent
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has refused to concede his loss in the Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary, which took place on Tuesday. He came in second with 32.3% of the vote, trailing Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, who secured 43.6%. Despite endorsing Lindell, President Donald Trump has not publicly commented on the outcome. Lindell claimed, without evidence, that there were 'anomalies' in the results. The article notes Lindell's financial struggles from defamation lawsuits related to his promotion of Trump's false 2020 election fraud claims, including a recent settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. It also highlights controversies during his campaign, such as residency questions and a campaign finance violation. Democratic nominee Sen. Amy Klobuchar leads in general election polls. The race was open after Democratic Gov. Tim Walz announced he would not seek a third term amid a massive welfare fraud scandal.
MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Won’t Concede Losing Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial Primary
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell lost the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary to House Speaker Lisa Demuth on August 11, 2026, but refused to concede, alleging unspecified 'anomalies' without evidence. Lindell, a prominent promoter of Trump's 2020 election fraud claims, secured 32.3% of the vote against Demuth's 43.6%. The primary was triggered by Democratic Governor Tim Walz's decision not to seek a third term following a massive welfare fraud scandal estimated to involve up to $9 billion. Senator Amy Klobuchar won the Democratic primary with 89.6% of the vote and leads in general election polls. Lindell's loss adds to a list of Trump-backed candidates who failed to win primaries. Lindell also faced controversies over residency qualifications and campaign law violations, and recently settled a defamation suit with Dominion Voting Systems.
MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Won’t Concede Losing Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial Primary
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has refused to concede defeat in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary, despite losing decisively to state Representative Lisa Demuth. The primary, held on August 13, 2024, saw Demuth secure the nomination to face Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar in the general election. Lindell, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, garnered far fewer votes than Demuth. In a statement, Lindell alleged irregularities and claimed the election was 'rigged,' though he provided no evidence. The Minnesota GOP has moved forward with Demuth as their candidate, setting up a general election contest between two accomplished women: Demuth and Klobuchar. Lindell's refusal to concede echoes his previous baseless claims about the 2020 presidential election.
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Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite losing by wide margin
Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO and prominent election conspiracy theorist, has refused to concede in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary despite receiving far fewer votes than the winner, Lisa Demuth. Lindell alleged voting irregularities and claimed he needs to investigate the votes that led to Demuth's win. The primary results, reported by multiple outlets including The New York Times and Star Tribune, show Demuth as the clear GOP nominee. Lindell's refusal to concede mirrors his previous baseless claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The Hill and MPR News also covered Lindell's allegations and his refusal to accept the outcome.
Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota Gubernatorial Primary, Refuses to Concede
Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO and prominent election conspiracy theorist, lost the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary to House Speaker Lisa DeMuth by approximately 11 percentage points and over 45,000 votes, despite an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Lindell refused to concede on his livestream, claiming anomalies in the vote count and stating he would not listen to the Associated Press. Trump had posted a last-minute endorsement on Truth Social urging voters to support Lindell. Democratic Representative Ted Lieu mocked Lindell's election conspiracies. The general election will feature Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar versus Lisa DeMuth, guaranteeing Minnesota its first female governor. Lindell now returns to his struggling pillow business.
Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota Gubernatorial Primary, Refuses to Concede
Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO and prominent election conspiracy theorist, lost the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary to House Speaker Lisa DeMuth by approximately 11 percentage points and over 45,000 votes, despite an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Lindell refused to concede the race on his livestream, claiming there were anomalies in the vote count and that 265,000 votes remained uncounted. Trump had posted on Truth Social urging voters to support Lindell on election day. Democratic Representative Ted Lieu mocked Lindell's election conspiracies on social media. The general election will guarantee Minnesota its first female governor, as Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar won her primary handily. Lindell now returns to his struggling pillow business.
Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota Gubernatorial Primary, Refuses to Concede
Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO and prominent election conspiracy theorist, lost the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary to House Speaker Lisa DeMuth by approximately 11 percentage points and over 45,000 votes, despite an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Lindell refused to concede, claiming on his livestream that there were anomalies in the vote count and that 265,000 votes remained uncounted. Trump had posted on Truth Social urging voters to support Lindell on election day. Democratic Representative Ted Lieu mocked Lindell's election conspiracies. The primary results guarantee that Minnesota will have its first female governor in January, as Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar won her party's primary. Lindell now returns to his struggling pillow business.
Trump-Backed MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial Primary
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, endorsed by President Donald Trump, lost the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth on August 11, 2026. Demuth secured 43.6% of the vote, while Lindell received 32.3% and Kendall Qualls 21.4%. On the Democratic side, Senator Amy Klobuchar won her primary with 89.6% and is heavily favored in the general election. The primary follows Governor Tim Walz's announcement that he would not seek reelection amid a massive welfare fraud scandal, with federal prosecutors estimating over $9 billion stolen. Lindell faced controversies including residency questions and a campaign finance violation, and recently settled a defamation suit with Dominion Voting Systems.