Mike Lindell refuses to pay for recount in Minnesota GOP primary, files lawsuit against election officials

Key Points:

• MyPillow founder Mike Lindell sued Minnesota election officials, alleging a change in the scope of a potential recount in the GOP gubernatorial primary after he lost to Lisa Demuth by about 45,000 votes.
• Lindell initially pledged $825,000 for a full hand recount of all ballots but refused to pay after learning the recount would focus only on ballots cast for him and Demuth, not all seven candidates.
• The Minnesota secretary of state’s office stated the recount plan follows state law and was approved by the State Canvassing Board, chaired by Democrat Steve Simon.
• Lindell, known for promoting debunked 2020 election fraud claims, alleges irregularities linked to electronic voting machines and intends to fight for a broader recount in court.
• Lindell faces ongoing legal and financial challenges from voting machine companies over his 2020 election fraud claims, including defamation suits and court-ordered fees he has refused to pay.