MAGA Pillow Baron Mike Lindell Files Paperwork To Run For Minnesota Governor

MyPillow Founder and CEO Mike Lindell filed paperwork to run for Minnesota governor in 2026, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, the Mike Lindell for Governor committee was registered with the state’s Campaign Finance Board, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune. Lindell, a close ally to President Donald Trump, told the outlet in an interview that his gubernatorial bid “isn’t 100% yet,” but vowed to announce his final decision during a news conference on Dec. 11.

“I am going to announce either way on Dec. 11,” Lindell told the outlet.

Lindell also told the Star Tribune that “if there was someone to win, it would be me,” in reference to the field of GOP contenders in the state’s gubernatorial race.

Some of the other Republican gubernatorial candidates in the North Star State include Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, former State Senate member Scott Jensen, State Rep. Kristin Robbins, businessman Kendall Qualls and attorney Chris Madel, the Star Tribune reported.

While there have been rampantrumors that incumbent two-term Democratic Gov. Minnesota Tim Walz may run for president in 2028, he