Minnesota GOP divided over Mike Lindell's potential gubernatorial nomination

NPR | By Dana Ferguson

Published August 8, 2026 at 5:43 AM MDT

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Mike Lindell of "MyPillow" fame, might win the GOP primary for Minnesota governor running on a Trump platform. Other Republicans are concerned that his closeness could hurt his chances in November.

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