Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes
- Posted on August 12, 2026
- By The Guardian
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In brief
In a contentious Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has refused to acknowledge defeat despite trailing significantly behind frontrunner Lisa Demuth. With nearly all ballots counted, Demuth maintains a commanding lead exceeding 10 percentage points over Lindell's candidacy. This refusal to concede highlights ongoing tensions within Minnesota's GOP as the primary race concludes, raising questions about party unity heading into the general election campaign.
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Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes
With almost all votes counted in Republican primary for governor, Lisa Demuth is ahead by over 10% of ballots
