Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Mike Lindell, known for his support of Trump and election denial claims, refused to concede the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary despite trailing Lisa Demuth by over 45,000 votes, with 43.4% to 32.5%.
- The Associated Press called the race for Demuth, Minnesota House speaker and the first woman to win the state GOP gubernatorial nomination, who will face Democrat Amy Klobuchar in November.
- Lindell questioned the AP’s authority to declare the race and insisted many votes remained uncounted, though he has not outlined any formal steps to contest the results.
- Lindell’s campaign faced scrutiny over his Minnesota residency and was part of a broader pattern of losses for Trump-endorsed candidates in recent elections.
- Demuth described her primary win as a milestone but emphasized that her campaign efforts continue ahead of the general election.
