Overview
- State records show a “Mike Lindell for Governor” committee was created Dec. 3 with the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board.
- Lindell says he has not formally declared, is 98% likely to run, and will announce his decision on Dec. 11.
- If he secures the Republican nomination, he would face Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, who is seeking a third term in 2026.
- He joins a large Republican roster that includes Lisa Demuth, Scott Jensen, Kristin Robbins, Kendall Qualls and Chris Madel.
- His prospective bid unfolds under legal pressures, including a judge’s ruling that he defamed Smartmatic and a separate jury verdict for about $2.3 million, prompting immediate criticism from the DGA and Minnesota DFL.