Mike Lindell, Trump-Backed Election Denier, Not Registered to Vote in Minnesota
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Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO notorious for spreading election conspiracy theories and endorsed by Donald Trump, admitted he is not registered to vote in Minnesota, where he seeks the governorship. Lindell lashed out at the state Republican Party for refusing to support his campaign, despite his history of promoting baseless claims and facing mounting legal and financial troubles.
Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a leading figure in the dangerous election-denial movement, has admitted he is not currently registered to vote in Minnesota, the very state where he is attempting to run for governor. Lindell, 65, whose reputation is built on spreading misinformation about the 2020 presidential election, complained that the Minnesota Republican Party is not supporting his campaign, even though he has the backing of Donald Trump. 'They are saying, ‘Mike Lindell can’t win,’' he said in a Saturday interview, calling the party’s statement questioning his electability 'disgusting' and accusing them of trying to undermine Trump’s endorsement.
Lindell, who is registered to vote in Texas after relocating there in 2024, claims he returned to Minnesota this year to run for governor and will only register to vote on Election Day, exploiting a loophole in state law. He insisted, 'Obviously I’m going to vote,' despite his lack of commitment to the state.
Since 2021, Lindell has been a prominent promoter of unsubstantiated and dangerous claims that the 2020 election was rigged, fueling distrust in democracy. He has been hit with multiple defamation lawsuits, including a $2.3 million judgment for spreading lies about Dominion Voting Systems and another ruling involving Smartmatic. His reckless actions have led to financial woes, including an alleged $27,000 unpaid property tax bill in Hennepin County, which Lindell claims he has now settled.
Minnesota has not elected a Republican to statewide office in two decades. In the August 11 Republican primary, Lindell will face businessman Kendall Qualls, who has the state party’s endorsement, and Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives.