US EditionMyPillow CEO Mike Lindell says he's considering a run for Minnesota governor
Mike Lindell plans to run on secure elections and common sense, polling against Gov. Tim Walz amid a crowded GOP primary for Minnesota's 2026 governor race.
- On Sept. 26, 2025, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell said he is considering a run for Minnesota governor next year and has re-established residency, saying he is `about 99% there`.
- Lindell says he would run on `secure elections` and `common sense` and has pushed removing electronic voting machines while discussing election security with President Donald Trump.
- Court records show Lindell faces a $2.3 million defamation verdict, roughly $10 million in debt, and unpaid judgments over $700,000 to DHL and $9 million in FedEx lawsuits.
- The GOP field is already crowded, with Lindell poised to enter a primary featuring multiple Republican candidates vying to face Tim Walz in 2026.
- He has previously considered running, encouraged by Trump in 2022, but Lindell says he must first study campaign finance rules and their impact on his business before entering the GOP primary.
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'I can bankrupt the state!' Critics lampoon MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's run for governor
Social media is having a ball with right-wing influencer and conspiracy leader considering a run for Minnesota governor.The Minnesota Reformer reports Mike Lindell, a pillow salesman who has spent years spinning a debunked tale about the results of the 2020 election, is strongly considering a run against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.The Reformer reports Lindell has been “accused of domestic violence; admitted to filing a fake bankruptcy; has made and…
‘My Pillow Guy’ Mike Lindell eyes challenging Tim Walz for Minnesota governor
“My Pillow Guy” Mike Lindell says he’s considering entering the race for Minnesota governor, in what would be a challenge to incumbent and former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. The 64-year-old entrepreneur has been living in Texas, but plans to reestablish residency in his home state as he looks forward to Minnesota’s 2026 election. He told the Minnesota Star Tribune he has “99%” of the pieces in place to mount a campaign. “I love the sta…
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