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MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Won’t Concede Losing Minnesota Primary—As Trump Stays Silent

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 3 developments

Lindell lost to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth in Tuesday’s Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary.

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  1. Trump offers Lindell a boost ahead of Minnesota primary: 'Deserves a BIG WIN'

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Lisa Demuth tops Mike Lindell in GOP primary for Minnesota governor

    Headline from CBS News ·

  3. Newest

    MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Won’t Concede Losing Minnesota Primary—As Trump Stays Silent

    Headline from Forbes ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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61 articles, oldest first.

  1. KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK

    Mike Lindell touts Trump ties in race for governor of Minnesota, where Trump has lost (opens KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK)

    Published

    KIYU 88.1 Galena, AK's feed description

    Lindell, of “MyPillow,” plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday’s primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents. (Image credit: Dana Ferguson)

  2. Just the News

    Mike Lindell upset in Republican primary for Minnesota governor (opens Just the News)

    Published

    Just the News's feed description

    Lindell, a prominent figure in grassroots conservative circles, had the support of President Donald Trump.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Trump turns Minnesota’s GOP gubernatorial primary into pillow fight with Mike Lindell endorsement (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Mike Lindell’s crusade against alleged fraud in the 2020 presidential election made him a star in the MAGA movement, but it also left the MyPillow founder financially strained and embroiled in litigation with voting machine companies Dominion and Smartmatic.

  4. News Nation Now

    Klobuchar, Demuth advance in Minnesota governor race: DDHQ (opens News Nation Now)

    Published

    News Nation Now's feed description

    Democratic voters back a longtime senator as the governor's race develops.

  5. Talking Points Memo

    Mike Lindell Has a Real Shot at Becoming Minnesota’s Republican Candidate for Governor (opens Talking Points Memo)

    Published

    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    Mike Lindell’s Big Moment Amid the wall-to-wall coverage of Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s personal evolution or possible lack...

  6. The Hill

    Trump offers Lindell a boost ahead of Minnesota primary: 'Deserves a BIG WIN' (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump doubled down Tuesday on his support for My Pillow founder Mike Lindell, who is running for governor in Minnesota, hours before primary polls close. “Mike Lindell deserves a BIG WIN IN MINNESOTA today,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

  7. Just the News

    Mike Lindell alleges voting anomalies in Minnesota Republican governor's primary, refuses to concede (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    On Tuesday evening, Lindell said that he was down by 20,000 votes with 277,000 votes left to county, which are all mail-in and early votes for Lisa Demuth.

  8. KAAL Rochester

    Election 2026: Amy Klobuchar wins DFL nomination for Minnesota governor (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    (ABC 6 News) — Amy Klobuchar has been declared the winner of the Minnesota DFL primary election for governor. As of 8:31 p.m., Klobuchar had received 89% of the vote with 4% of the vote reporting. Klobuchar will now advance to the November general election to challenge the winner of the Republican p…

  9. Axios

    It's official: Amy Klobuchar is Democrats' pick to succeed Gov. Tim Walz (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar sailed to victory in Minnesota's Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday. The big picture: Polling indicates that the four-term senator and 2020 presidential candidate will be a formidable contender in Democrats' bid to hold the open seat this November.

  10. The Center Square

    Klobuchar notches Democrat nomination to succeed Walz (opens The Center Square)

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    The Center Square's feed description

    (The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., notched her party's nomination in the race to replace Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday. Klobuchar will face off against Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth in November.

  11. WDIO Duluth

    Amy Klobuchar wins DFL nomination for Minnesota governor (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Klobuchar advances to November election for Minnesota Governor.

  12. KARE 11 Minneapolis

    Amy Klobuchar wins Democratic nomination for governor (opens KARE 11 Minneapolis)

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    KARE 11 Minneapolis's feed description

    A Minnesota native, Klobuchar was first elected to the United States Senate in 2006, after serving as Hennepin County Attorney for eight years.

  13. NBC News

    Minnesota GOP picks Lisa Demuth over Trump-backed Mike Lindell for governor against Democrat Amy Klobuchar (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Demuth, the state House speaker, defeated Trump-endorsed Lindell for the Republican nomination, NBC News projects, while Klobuchar romped in her primary.

  14. Kokomo Tribune

    Lisa Demuth wins Republican nomination for governor in Minnesota (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Lisa Demuth wins Republican nomination for governor in Minnesota.

  15. KAAL Rochester

    ELECTION 2026: Lisa Demuth wins GOP nomination for Minnesota governor (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    (ABC 6 News) — Lisa Demuth has been declared the winner of the Republican nomination for Minnesota governor. As of 9:46 p.m., Demuth held 46% of the vote with 19% reporting. Demuth will now go on to the November general election and face Amy Klobuchar, who won the DFL nomination.

  16. Talking Points Memo

    Trump-Backed Election Denier Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota GOP Gubernatorial Primary (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    Pillow magnate and election denier Mike Lindell lost a high-stakes Minnesota GOP gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, despite receiving an endorsement...

  17. Minnesota Reformer

    Lisa Demuth beats Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell in GOP primary for Minnesota governor (opens Minnesota Reformer)

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    Minnesota Reformer's feed description

    House Speaker Lisa Demuth won the Republican Party’s nomination for governor on Tuesday, beating President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate, Mike Lindell, as well as Kendall Qualls — the choice of GOP state convention delegates.

  18. WDIO Duluth

    Demuth advances, beats Lindell in GOP governor race (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Lisa Demuth has won the Republican nomination for governor in Minnesota. She will meet Amy Klobuchar in November.

  19. Independent Journal Review

    Klobuchar Secures Democratic Nomination in Minnesota Governor’s Race (opens Independent Journal Review)

    Published

    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Sen. Amy Klobuchar has won the Democratic nomination for governor of Minnesota, setting up her bid to succeed Gov. Tim Walz and keep the governor’s office in Democratic hands. According to Fox News , Klobuchar…

  20. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    House Speaker Lisa Demuth tops Mike Lindell to win GOP governor nomination (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

    Published

    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Demuth makes history as the first woman Republicans have nominated for governor and the first Black gubernatorial candidate from any major party.

  21. Time

    Trump and the Republican Party Backed Competing Candidates in Minnesota’s Governor Primary. Both Fell Short (opens Time)

    Published

    Time's feed description

    Minnesota Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth has won the Republican primary for governor in her state, beating out the GOP-endorsed and Trump-backed candidates in the race.

  22. KARE 11 Minneapolis

    Lisa Demuth wins Republican nomination for governor (opens KARE 11 Minneapolis)

    Published

    KARE 11 Minneapolis's feed description

    Demuth will now take on Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar in November, looking to become the first Republican to become Minnesota governor since Tim Pawlenty.

  23. Baptist News Global

    Trump-endorsed Lindell loses primary in Minnesota (opens Baptist News Global)

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    Baptist News Global's feed description

    Election denier Mike Lindell lost the Republican primary for Minnesota governor Aug. 11. The MyPillow founder had been endorsed by President Donald Trump, as Lindell has been among Trump’s most fervent defenders. He has faced court judgments and bankruptcy because...

  24. Breitbart News

    Lisa Demuth Defeats Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor Nomination (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Lisa Demuth defeated MyPillow founder Mike Lindell to clinch the Republican nomination for Minnesota governor on Tuesday night.

  25. Grand Forks Herald

    Klobuchar, Demuth to face off for Minnesota governor in November (opens Grand Forks Herald)

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    Grand Forks Herald's feed description

    According to unofficial results, Klobuchar had 90% of the DFL primary vote at 11 p.m.; Demuth had 44% of the GOP primary vote by the same time, leading Lindell and Qualls.

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