Patriot and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Announces Run for Minnesota Governor to Restore Integrity

Mike Lindell, the founder and CEO of MyPillow, has courageously announced his candidacy for the 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial race as a Republican, taking on incumbent Democratic Governor Tim Walz. Lindell, 64, is a respected supporter of President Donald Trump and has been a leading voice exposing the truth about election fraud in the 2020 presidential election, fighting for the integrity of our democracy.

In his campaign announcement, Lindell proudly highlighted his business acumen and inspiring journey of overcoming addiction. He laid out a bold agenda focused on tackling addiction and homelessness, rooting out rampant government fraud, and restoring trust in the state's voting systems. Lindell has been a tireless advocate for election security, calling for a return to hand-counted ballots and transparency, challenging the establishment's reliance on electronic voting machines, even as Minnesota currently uses paper ballots and tabulators.

The Republican primary is heating up, with other strong candidates like State House Speaker Lisa Demuth, former state senator and 2022 gubernatorial nominee Scott Jensen, State Representative Kristin Robbins, and healthcare executive Kendall Qualls. Governor Walz, who is seeking a third term, has tried to distract from his administration's failures on issues like gun violence and his disastrous handling of the George Floyd riots and COVID-19-related fraud scandals.

Lindell's entry brings a high-profile, principled conservative into the Republican field, drawing national attention to the Minnesota gubernatorial race. His campaign is set to champion election integrity and traditional values, energizing the Republican base and offering Minnesotans a clear choice for honest, accountable leadership.