Trump-Endorsed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota GOP Governor Primary

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, endorsed by President Trump, lost Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary on August 11, 2026, to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth, 59, who presided over a nearly evenly divided chamber. The result marked Trump's clearest primary defeat across six states voting that day. Lindell had denied residency and abuse allegations raised during the race.