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Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Lindell Running In Next Tuesday’s Primary

By Alex Carmenaty Aug 7, 2026 | 9:31 AM

(KNOX) –Minnesota’s primary elections are coming up next Tuesday, August 11. My Pillow Founder Mike Lindell is running for the Republican nomination for governor. Lindell says he would tackle statewide fraud by looking into welfare programs.

Lindell also says that he spoke with corn growers about what it would take to have sustainable aviation fuel.

Lindell is not endorsed by the Minnesota GOP, but has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. He is running against GOP Endorsed Businessman Kendall Qualls and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth. The winner of the GOP Primary will most likely face U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar in the general election. Early voting will end on Monday. 

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