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Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, praising him as a hardworking patriot and highlighting his efforts on election integrity.
- Trump’s endorsement comes ahead of the 11 August Republican primary, where Lindell trails in polls against Democratic frontrunner Senator Amy Klobuchar, who leads Lindell 53% to 36% in a hypothetical general election matchup.
- Other GOP candidates in the primary include party-endorsed Kendall Qualls, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, 2022 nominee Scott Jensen, and state representative Peggy Bennett.
- Lindell faces questions about his residency status, having previously registered to vote in Texas but now claiming to meet Minnesota’s residency requirement for gubernatorial candidates.
- The open governor’s race follows incumbent Tim Walz’s decision not to seek a third term; the primary is set for 11 August, with the general election on 3 November.
