Archive · 11 Dec 2025
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell runs for Minnesota governor
Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a big supporter of Donald Trump, has decided to run for governor of Minnesota.
He wants to challenge the current governor, Tim Walz, who is a Democrat.
Lindell says he is good at solving problems and wants to help with things like addiction and homelessness.
He has had some legal troubles because he made false claims about the 2020 election, but he says he has moved past those issues.
Democrats are likely to support Tim Walz again, while Lindell is hoping to win the Republican nomination.
It's not clear if Donald Trump will support Lindell, even though they are friends.
Lindell has been sued for defamation twice, but he is still moving forward with his campaign.
Mike Lindell, known as the ‘MyPillow Guy,’ announces his candidacy for Minnesota governor against Democrat Tim Walz.
Lindell claims he has a record of solving problems and aims to address addiction, businesses, and homelessness if elected.
Democrats are expected to nominate Tim Walz for another term after his role as the party’s vice presidential candidate in 2024.
Lindell has faced legal and financial troubles due to his promotion of false claims about the 2020 election but says he has moved past them.
Lindell has been sued twice for defamation over his claims about voting machines, with one case resulting in a $2.3 million damages award.
- Who
- Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, and Tim Walz, current Minnesota governor
- What
- Mike Lindell announces his candidacy for Minnesota governor against Tim Walz
- When
- Announced recently, with the election to be held in the future
- Where
- Minnesota, USA
- Why
- Lindell aims to address issues like addiction, businesses, and homelessness if elected
Democrats
Republicans
Candidate Selection
Democrats
Democrats are expected to nominate Tim Walz for another term after he served as the party’s vice presidential candidate in the 2024 election.
Republicans
Mike Lindell, known as the ‘MyPillow Guy’ and a Donald Trump supporter, has announced his candidacy to contest against Tim Walz in the Minnesota governor race.
- Candidate
- Mike Lindell
- Incumbent
- Tim Walz
- Party
- Republican
- Company
- MyPillow
- Legal Issues
- Sued twice for defamation over election claims