Mike Lindell

Mike Lindell is the founder and CEO of MyPillow, Inc., and a prominent supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump. He is known for promoting conspiracy theories about the 2020 U.S. presidential election results. Lindell is newsworthy because he recently announced his candidacy for governor of Minnesota. This announcement places him in a crowded Republican primary field in a state that leans Democratic. His campaign adds another layer of complexity to the Minnesota gubernatorial race, especially given his history of promoting election-related misinformation and his close ties to Donald Trump. His entry into the race signifies the continued influence of election denialism within certain segments of the Republican party.