{"id":2517262,"date":"2025-12-03T19:50:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T00:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-lindell-files-to-challenge-tim-walz-for-governor-of-minnesota\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T19:52:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T00:52:13","slug":"mike-lindell-files-to-challenge-tim-walz-for-governor-of-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-lindell-files-to-challenge-tim-walz-for-governor-of-minnesota\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Lindell Files to Challenge Tim Walz for Governor of Minnesota"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmike-lindell-files-to-challenge-tim-walz-for-governor-of-minnesota%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2517262&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, is exploring a run for governor of Minnesota in the 2026 election.He has filed the necessary paperwork to possibly challenge the incumbent Governor Tim Walz, who is seeking a third term.Lindell is not yet fully committed but plans to make an announcement by December 11. His entry woudl add to a crowded Republican primary field that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/openai-staff-threaten-to-quit-unless-board-resigns-letter\/\" title=\"OpenAI staff threaten to quit unless board resigns \u2013 letter\">includes prominent figures<\/a> such as Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth and 2022 nominee Scott Jensen. Lindell claims to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doocy-corners-kjp-was-bidens-debate-challenge-an-attempt-to-change-the-subject-from-bad-polling\/\" title=\"Doocy Corners KJP: Did Biden&#039;s Debate Challenge Aim to Shift Focus from Negative Poll Numbers?\">favorable polling data<\/a> and is a well-known ally of former President Donald Trump, whose endorsement has been sought by multiple candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Walz faces several challenges, including criticism related to his recent political performance and his handling of a local Somali fraud scandal. Despite this, if re-elected, he would be the first Minnesota governor to serve three consecutive four-year terms. The 2026 gubernatorial race is shaping up to be competitive,with Republicans aiming to capitalize on Walz&#8217;s vulnerabilities.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>It appears that MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is looking to take his business from your bedroom to the Governor&rsquo;s Mansion in Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.startribune.com\/mypillow-ceo-mike-lindell-files-paperwork-to-run-for-minnesota-governor\/601538693\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Star Tribune<\/a>, Lindell has officially filed paperwork to begin the process of him potentially challenging incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.<\/p>\n<p>(Walz, who has already made clear he plans to run for re-election in 2026, would be seeking a third term as Minnesota governor.)<\/p>\n<p>The Mike Lindell for Governor committee was registered with the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board on Wednesday &mdash; but it&rsquo;s not necessarily a guarantee that Lindell will be running.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am going to announce either way on Dec. 11,&rdquo; Lindell told the Minnesota Star Tribune, adding that he &ldquo;isn&rsquo;t 100 percent yet.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Lindell would be entering a crowded Republican field, but he apparently has some polling data that favors him in hypothetical match-ups.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If there was someone to win, it would be me,&rdquo; Lindell told the Minnesota Star Tribune.<\/p>\n<p>The Republican primary field includes Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, 2022 nominee Scott Jensen, Minnesota State Rep. Kristin Robbins, businessman Kendall Qualls, and attorney Chris Madel.<\/p>\n<p>All were previously seeking an endorsement from President Donald Trump to help boost their chances, but those hopes may be tempered if Lindell enters.<\/p>\n<p>The MyPillow CEO has long been a major ally of Trump &mdash; and the feeling largely appears to be mutual.<\/p>\n<p>But with or without that coveted Trump endorsement, any Republican candidate will have plenty of ammunition with which to attack Walz come the 2026 election.<\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, it likely doesn&rsquo;t help Walz that he&rsquo;s seeking a third term so shortly after losing the 2024 general election.<\/p>\n<p>To put it bluntly: Walz had a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tim-walz-mocked-bizarre-interaction-kamala-harriss-allies-something-seriously-wrong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pretty poor performance<\/a> as Kamala Harris&rsquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >vice presidential candidate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>(And the less mentioned about who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-drops-bomb-tim-walz-snags-support-family-killer-blow-kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">his family supported<\/a> in that election, the better for him.)<\/p>\n<p>More recently &mdash; and perhaps more damning &mdash; Walz was the one overseeing the state as an apparent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-terminates-immigrant-tps-status-minnesota-destroy-hub-money-laundering-governor-walz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somali fraud scandal<\/a> was erupting right under his nose.<\/p>\n<p>Walz has taken that scandal on the chin, with many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/100-responsible-massive-fraud-government-employees-rip-tim-walz-shreds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blaming<\/a> him directly for the debacle.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mprnews.org\/story\/2025\/09\/16\/tim-walz-will-run-for-minnesota-governor-3rd-term\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MPR News<\/a>, Walz would be the first Minnesota governor to win three consecutive four-year terms.<\/p>\n<p>(Ex-Gov. 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The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that Lindell has filed paperwork indicating he may challenge current Governor Tim Walz, who plans to seek a third term in 2026. Lindell&#8217;s campaign committee was registered recently, though he hasn&#8217;t confirmed his candidacy yet and plans to announce his decision on December 11<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2517263,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ben-Working-Feature-Image-2025-12-03T172816.650.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[34059,40275,38887,37335,36113],"class_list":["post-2517262","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-election-2024","tag-gubernatorial-race","tag-mike-lindell","tag-minnesota-governor","tag-tim-walz"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ben-Working-Feature-Image-2025-12-03T172816.650.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2517262","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2517262"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2517262\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2517266,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2517262\/revisions\/2517266"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2517263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2517262"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2517262"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2517262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}