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Minnesota Supreme Court Won’t Let Lindell Reopen GOP Primary Count
politics1 month ago

Minnesota Supreme Court Won’t Let Lindell Reopen GOP Primary Count

The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Mike Lindell’s bid for a full hand recount of the GOP gubernatorial primary, ruling that the state’s approved recount plan follows the law and will first separate Democratic and Republican ballots before tallying Republican votes (including Lindell and Demuth) with all ballots subject to challenge. Lindell says he will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court and pursue data via FOIA; Demuth’s primary victory is upheld.

Lindell fights recount terms, seeks Minnesota Supreme Court ruling in governor race
politics1 month ago

Lindell fights recount terms, seeks Minnesota Supreme Court ruling in governor race

Republican Mike Lindell balked at a state-approved, upfront hand recount for Minnesota’s GOP governor primary, objecting to a format that would name only his and Lisa Demuth’s votes while others would go in a third column. He’s prepared to pay the $825,000 needed for the recount but is seeking a Minnesota Supreme Court injunction to block the limited recount; the canvassing board certified Demuth’s win by about 45,000 votes, and Lindell has also filed election-contest lawsuits in district court and the state Supreme Court.

Lindell funds statewide hand recount of Minnesota GOP governor primary ballots
politics1 month ago

Lindell funds statewide hand recount of Minnesota GOP governor primary ballots

Mike Lindell says he will cover a statewide hand recount and audit of Minnesota’s GOP governor primary ballots, at no cost to taxpayers, citing irregularities in reporting. The recount aims to verify results after Lisa Demuth won the nomination by about 45,000 votes; Lindell says the process could pave the way for removing voting machines. He cited anomalies such as backward vote totals, synchronized tallies across candidates, and counties reporting more votes than cast. Minnesota’s Secretary of State has not yet commented on the claims.

Lindell Refuses to Concede Minnesota GOP Governor Primary as Demuth Clinches Victory
politics1 month ago

Lindell Refuses to Concede Minnesota GOP Governor Primary as Demuth Clinches Victory

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell refused to concede Minnesota’s Republican governor primary after Lisa Demuth’s decisive lead (roughly 43.4% to 32.4%), saying votes remain to be counted and questioning the outcome. Demuth celebrated the victory and urged focus on the November race, while Lindell recently stepped down as MyPillow’s CEO to pursue the campaign and has a history of promoting election‑integrity claims; Trump endorsed Lindell. In the Democratic primary, Amy Klobuchar won the DFL race.

Lindell Won’t Concede Minnesota GOP Primary, Citing Counting Irregularities
politics1 month ago

Lindell Won’t Concede Minnesota GOP Primary, Citing Counting Irregularities

Trump-aligned Mike Lindell refuses to concede the Minnesota GOP primary after losing to Lisa Demuth, claiming voting irregularities and uncounted ballots, even as Associated Press calls the race for Demuth 43-32. Demuth advances to face Amy Klobuchar in November; Lindell says he will review results and release a statement after further scrutiny of the counting process.

Lindell won't concede Minnesota GOP primary as Demuth leads by double digits
politics1 month ago

Lindell won't concede Minnesota GOP primary as Demuth leads by double digits

Mike Lindell refused to concede Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary after trailing Lisa Demuth by more than 45,000 votes with most ballots counted, disputing the AP’s call that Demuth won; the stance underscores Lindell’s ongoing election-denial activism and questions about his Minnesota residency, while Demuth becomes the first woman to win the MN GOP nomination and will face Democrat Amy Klobuchar in November, as Trump-endorsed candidates face setbacks.

Minnesota GOP taps Lisa Demuth over Lindell to face Klobuchar in governor race
politics1 month ago

Minnesota GOP taps Lisa Demuth over Lindell to face Klobuchar in governor race

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary for governor, defeating Trump-backed Mike Lindell, and will face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November after Klobuchar easily won her primary; Lindell’s candidacy faltered amid residency questions and intra‑party attacks as Republicans sought a nominee who could beat Klobuchar in Minnesota.

Klobuchar Leads DFL as GOP Field Grows in Minnesota Governor Primary
politics1 month ago

Klobuchar Leads DFL as GOP Field Grows in Minnesota Governor Primary

Minnesota’s governor primary tightens as Sen. Amy Klobuchar leads the DFL field, with six other DFL hopefuls also in the mix, while a spirited Republican contest features Kendall Qualls, Mike Lindell (endorsed by Trump), Lisa Demuth and others vying for the party’s endorsement. The winner will advance to November to face incumbent Gov. Tim Walz, with a Green Party candidate Steven Young also on the ballot amid concerns over a looming state budget deficit and fraud-related issues.

Lindell’s Minnesota Run Complicated by Texas Voter Registration
politics2 months ago

Lindell’s Minnesota Run Complicated by Texas Voter Registration

Trump-backed MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is running for Minnesota governor but remains a Texas voter, a residency quirk that could prevent him from voting for himself unless he establishes Minnesota residency for at least a year before the general election; records show his last Minnesota vote was in 2022 amid a primary race that has drawn attention to his eligibility and political prominence.

Trump backs Lindell in Minnesota governor bid amid residency questions
politics2 months ago

Trump backs Lindell in Minnesota governor bid amid residency questions

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor ahead of the August 11 GOP primary, praising him as a patriot and election-integrity advocate, even as Lindell trails in polls against Democrat Amy Klobuchar; Lindell's residency has come under scrutiny after he previously registered in Texas but says he has re-established Minnesota residency to meet constitutional requirements for the race.

Jan. 6 figures race to cash in on Trump’s $1.8B restitution fund
politics4 months ago

Jan. 6 figures race to cash in on Trump’s $1.8B restitution fund

CNN reports that Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund—touted as restitution for victims of government “weaponization and lawfare”—is drawing interest from a broad slate of allies, including January 6 rioters, fake electors, and other election deniers. Prominent figures like MyPillow’s Mike Lindell and supporters from OAN say they may file claims, while the fund’s review will be handled by a five‑member commission. The pool of potential recipients spans beyond the 2020 election, potentially including figures connected to Mueller-era investigations; the first known claimant is Michael Caputo. Critics warn the plan could politicize justice, while supporters call it overdue relief for those harmed in political battles.

Judge Rules Mike Lindell's Claims About Smartmatic Are False and Defamatory
legal1 year ago

Judge Rules Mike Lindell's Claims About Smartmatic Are False and Defamatory

A federal judge in Minnesota ruled that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic by falsely claiming its voting machines rigged the 2020 election, with the court noting genuine fact disputes about Lindell's knowledge of the falsity. Smartmatic seeks nine-figure damages, and Lindell plans to continue his legal and political efforts, including a potential gubernatorial run in Minnesota.

Judge Finds Mike Lindell's Claims About Voting Machines to Be Defamatory
law1 year ago

Judge Finds Mike Lindell's Claims About Voting Machines to Be Defamatory

A federal judge in Minnesota ruled that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic by falsely claiming its voting machines rigged the 2020 election, with the court noting genuine disputes over whether Lindell's statements were made with actual malice. Smartmatic seeks nine-figure damages, and Lindell plans to continue his legal and political efforts despite recent setbacks.