Mike Lindell

House Speaker Lisa Demuth’s gubernatorial campaign is receiving significant financial support from Richard Uihlein, owner of Uline, through a PAC that has contributed $1.1 million. This funding gives her a fundraising advantage over primary opponents Kendall Qualls and Mike Lindell.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is conducting one-on-one interviews with three leading Republican candidates for Minnesota governor: Mike Lindell, Lisa Demuth, and Kendall Qualls. A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll indicates Lindell leads the GOP governor race.

The article discusses early voting in Minnesota and potential new election rules requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship. It covers a federal judge dismissing subpoenas against Minnesota’s top Democratic leaders, a Senate race debate between Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig, and Mike Lindell addressing campaign giveaways. Political analysts Jeff Hayden and Andy Brehm examine endorsements and polling in key races.

Mike Lindell continues to advocate for replacing electronic voting machines with hand-counted paper ballots and is seeking President Donald Trump’s endorsement for governor. He leads in a recent KSTP/SurveyUSA poll with 27% support, though he finished third in the Republican endorsement balloting at the party’s state convention.

Early voting in Minnesota for the August primary begins Friday, allowing voters to cast ballots by mail or in person. Key races include the gubernatorial primary with candidates like Mike Lindell and Amy Klobuchar, and Senate and Attorney General contests.

Dominion Voting Systems, now Liberty Vote, has settled a defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell and dropped its $1.3 billion claim. Lindell, who falsely claimed the company rigged the 2020 election in favor of Joe Biden, remains a political figure running for Minnesota governor. The article also mentions unrelated stories, including a Minnesota DFL candidate's criticism of the party's neglect of farmers and ICE cooperation concerns in Crow Wing County.

Dominion Voting Systems, now known as Liberty Vote, has dismissed its defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell, a GOP candidate for Minnesota governor, over his 2020 election conspiracy claims. The case was dropped with prejudice, preventing future refiling, following a company name change and prior settlements over similar allegations.

Mike Lindell, a gubernatorial candidate, is distributing free mini pillows and his autobiography during his campaign, raising legal questions under Minnesota's campaign finance laws. His campaign claims legality based on legal advice, but experts argue the actions may violate rules against political 'bribery' and using campaign funds for personal business.

A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows Mike Lindell leading the Republican primary for Minnesota governor with 27% support, while Michele Tafoya leads the GOP Senate primary with 36%, and Angie Craig leads the DFL Senate primary with 41%. Undecided voters remain significant in all races.

Lisa Demuth remains in the Republican primary for governor after not receiving the GOP endorsement. She will face Kendall Qualls and Mike Lindell in August, claiming she is best positioned to defeat Amy Klobuchar in November. The endorsement was awarded to Qualls on the 10th ballot following convention confusion over electronic voting devices.

Republican senators are distancing themselves from President Trump as his popularity declines, including blocking funds for a White House ballroom and rejecting a Trump-proposed 'anti-weaponization' fund to compensate individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol storm. Senate leaders stripped the ballroom funding, and some GOP senators opposed the anti-weaponization fund despite Trump's advocacy.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has selected retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Phillip Parish as his running mate in the Minnesota governor race. Lindell announced the choice during an appearance on Steve Bannon’s War Room show as part of his campaign launched in December.

Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted of election-related misconduct, was released from prison after Colorado's governor commuted her sentence. Peters, who spread debunked conspiracy theories about election fraud, appeared on Steve Bannon's program post-release and reiterated false claims about voting machines. Her conviction involved breaching election security and collaborating with a computer expert linked to Mike Lindell.

Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, was released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted for her role in a scheme involving election conspiracy theories and unauthorized access to voting systems, which contributed to false claims about the 2020 election.

Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk, was released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted for election interference involving false claims about the 2020 election and had her nine-year sentence shortened after Trump's campaign against Polis.

Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, is set to be released from prison after serving less than a quarter of a nine-year sentence for her role in copying her county's election system. Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump, who championed her case despite her conviction under state law.

Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, is set to be released from prison after her nine-year sentence was commuted by Gov. Jared Polis under pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted for a scheme involving copying her county's election system and promoting false claims of election fraud, which led to criticism from the Colorado Secretary of State.

A cybercrime group claims to have hacked MyPillow, owned by Mike Lindell. A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, and BusPatrol plans to share license plate surveillance data with law enforcement.

MyPillow, a US bedding brand founded by election conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell, is targeted by Play ransomware operators demanding a ransom to prevent data leaks. The attackers claim to have stolen sensitive data including client documents, payroll, and financial information. Play ransomware, linked to North Korean actors and previously involved in breaches of Swiss government files and Microchip Technology, has allegedly affected 900 organizations as of May 2025.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announced plans to seek compensation from the Department of Justice's newly established $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. Lindell claims his company lost millions in earnings after amplifying false claims about the presidential election.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis grants clemency to Tina Peters, a former county clerk who was serving a nine-year prison sentence for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines after the 2020 election. Peters was a prominent figure in election conspiracy theories and had been pressured by President Donald Trump to be freed. The decision comes after Peters acknowledged her wrongdoing and may be paroled within a month.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of former elections clerk Tina Peters after pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted of state crimes related to election conspiracy and was sentenced to nine years in prison. She is set to be released on June 1.

Minnesota Republican lawmaker Kristin Robbins ended her gubernatorial campaign to replace Gov. Tim Walz, citing a lack of a viable path to victory after Amy Klobuchar became the leading Democratic candidate. Robbins highlighted her work on a fraud committee that led to Walz's early resignation due to a fraud scandal, but acknowledged the political establishment's consolidation around Klobuchar made her campaign unsustainable.

Minnesota Republican lawmaker Kristin Robbins ended her gubernatorial campaign to replace Gov. Tim Walz, citing an unrealistic path to victory after Amy Klobuchar emerged as the likely Democratic nominee. She emphasized her focus on exposing fraud during Walz's tenure and will not endorse remaining GOP candidates like Lisa Demuth and Mike Lindell.