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Mike Lindell Not Registered to Vote in Minnesota, Where He is Running for Governor
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow and a prominent election denial figure endorsed by former President Trump for Minnesota governor, admitted he is not currently registered to vote in Minnesota but plans to register on Election Day.
- Lindell criticized the Minnesota Republican Party for not supporting his campaign despite Trump's endorsement, accusing them of trying to discredit his electability.
- Lindell has faced multiple defamation lawsuits related to his unfounded claims of election fraud in 2020, resulting in significant legal damages and financial difficulties, including unpaid property taxes.
- Minnesota has not elected a Republican to statewide office in 20 years, and Lindell faces strong competition in the GOP primary from Kendall Qualls and Lisa Demuth.
- Senator Amy Klobuchar is the leading Democratic candidate to succeed Governor Tim Walz, who withdrew from the race last year.
