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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Mike Lindell Lauren Bethke Paul Linnell Lisa Demuth Minnesota Secretary of State

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Minnesota, United States

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25 août 2026
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Mike Lindell refuses to pay for recount in Minnesota GOP primary, files lawsuit against election officials
Mike Lindell refuses to pay for recount in Minnesota GOP primary, files lawsuit against election officials

NBC News • 25 août 22h15

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 withholds payment for recount request for GOP primary in Minnesota governor's race
Mike Lindell withholds payment for recount request for GOP primary in Minnesota governor's race

CBS News • 25 août 17h23

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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19 août 2026
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Mike Lindell plans to pay for recount after losing Minnesota primary for governor
Mike Lindell plans to pay for recount after losing Minnesota primary for governor

NBC News • 19 août 23h37

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 funds Minnesota GOP primary recount after loss
Mike Lindell funds Minnesota GOP primary recount after loss

kstp.com • 19 août 20h08

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 says he will fund statewide hand recount after losing Minnesota GOP primary by double digits
Mike Lindell says he will fund statewide hand recount after losing Minnesota GOP primary by double digits

CBS News • 19 août 19h00

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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