St. Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — MyPillow founder Mike Lindell says he is running for Minnesota governor in 2026. He announced on Thursday, Dec. 11. Lindell is a longtime ally of President Donald Trump.
What Lindell said
Lindell announced his campaign through a post on X and during a broadcast on LindellTV. In his remarks, Lindell said he would push back on what he called fraud under Gov. Tim Walz. He also listed crime, taxes, and schools as key issues.
A crowded Republican field
Lindell joins a growing GOP primary field. It includes Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth. It also includes Rep. Kristin Robbins and attorney Chris Madel. Former candidates Kendall Qualls and Scott Jensen are also in the mix.
Walz and other candidates
Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, is running for a third term. One third-party candidate, Mike Newcome, has also filed paperwork.
Election timeline
Minnesota’s state primary election is set for Aug. 11, 2026. The general election is set for Nov. 3, 2026. Voters can confirm key dates on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Elections Calendar.
How to follow the race
Candidate and filing information is also posted by the Secretary of State. See: Become a Candidate and Candidate Filing Periods.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
