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Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota Governor Primary to Lisa Demuth

After his loss in the state’s Republican primary for governor, Mike Lindell, a leading election denier, floated familiar, baseless claims of “anomalies” in his double-digit defeat.

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Lisa Demuth Wins Republican Primary for Governor of Minnesota

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Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.

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NYT Published 12 August 2026

Lisa Demuth Wins Republican Primary for Governor of Minnesota

Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.

NYT Published 12 August 2026

Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota Governor Primary to Lisa Demuth

NPR Published 12 August 2026

Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth

Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.

NYT Published 12 August 2026

Tom Tiffany Wins Wisconsin’s Republican Primary for Governor

Tom Tiffany, a conservative from western Wisconsin, said he would try to lower taxes, bring transparency to health care and protect farmland.

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