Mike Lindell sues Minnesota over limited primary recount after withholding payment

Mike Lindell sues Minnesota over limited primary recount after withholding payment

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Mike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, filed a lawsuit in a Minnesota federal court on August 25, 2026, challenging the state’s plan to conduct a hand recount of the Republican gubernatorial primary that would limit the audit to only two candidates, after he refused to provide the $825,000 he had pledged for the recount, NBC News reported. He had earlier announced on August 18, 2026 that he would finance a statewide hand recount and audit of the primary, citing a state law that allows candidates to review all ballots. He later withheld the payment, saying the proposed recount parameters were too narrow, CBS News said.

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August 25, 2026
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Mike Lindell sues Minnesota officials over recount scope after refusing payment
Mike Lindell sues Minnesota officials over recount scope after refusing payment

NBC News • 25 Aug 22:15

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell filed a lawsuit challenging the Minnesota recount plan for the GOP gubernatorial primary after declining to fund the recount, alleging the process was limited to only two candidates.

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Mike Lindell delays payment for Minnesota GOP primary recount over scope dispute
Mike Lindell delays payment for Minnesota GOP primary recount over scope dispute

CBS News • 25 Aug 17:23

The MyPillow founder has not submitted the $825,000 required for a recount of the Republican gubernatorial primary, citing disagreement with the state’s proposed recount parameters.

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August 19, 2026
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MyPillow founder offers to fund recount after losing Minnesota GOP governor primary
MyPillow founder offers to fund recount after losing Minnesota GOP governor primary

NBC News • 19 Aug 23:37

Mike Lindell said he will pay up to $1 million for a hand recount of the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary he lost to Lisa Demuth, and is preparing to submit a formal request.

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Mike Lindell to Finance Hand Recount of Minnesota GOP Primary Ballots
Mike Lindell to Finance Hand Recount of Minnesota GOP Primary Ballots

kstp.com • 19 Aug 20:08

The former MyPillow CEO said he will cover a statewide hand recount and audit of the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary after claiming irregularities in the vote reporting.

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Mike Lindell to Finance Full Hand Recount of Minnesota Governor Primary
Mike Lindell to Finance Full Hand Recount of Minnesota Governor Primary

CBS News • 19 Aug 19:00

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell said he will pay an estimated $825,000 to request a hand recount of the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary, citing a state law that permits candidates to audit all ballots.

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