{"id":2640915,"date":"2026-08-05T10:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mypillow-ceo-mike-lindell-steps-down-to-focus-on-gubernatorial-campaign\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T10:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:56:49","slug":"mypillow-ceo-mike-lindell-steps-down-to-focus-on-gubernatorial-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mypillow-ceo-mike-lindell-steps-down-to-focus-on-gubernatorial-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell steps down to focus on gubernatorial campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><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%2Fmypillow-ceo-mike-lindell-steps-down-to-focus-on-gubernatorial-campaign%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=2640915&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, has announced his resignation from teh company too dedicate himself fully to his campaign for Minnesota governor. He plans to stay on the company&#8217;s board and reduce his ownership stake, while appointing James Furlong as the new president. Lindell, a supporter of Donald Trump, believes this move demonstrates his commitment to serving Minnesota and preparing for the upcoming primary election, where he is a leading Republican contender. Despite leading in some polls, polls indicate he might lose to Democrat Amy Klobuchar in the general election. Lindell&#8217;s decision highlights his focus on politics, prioritizing his run for governor over his business.  <\/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<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MyPillow CEO <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-lindell\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11052\">Mike Lindell<\/a> is stepping down from his company to focus on the final stretch of his campaign in the Republican <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/primaries\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"2655\">primary<\/a> for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/minnesota\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"443\">Minnesota<\/a> governor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gubernatorial candidate announced his decision on Tuesday, one week away from the Aug. 11 primary election.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4675528\/mypillow-mike-lindell-step-down-minnesota-governor-campaign\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell steps down to focus on campaign for Minnesota governor<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4673926\/jocelyn-benson-wins-michigan-democratic-primary-governor\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Democratic primary to replace Whitmer<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4674341\/francesca-hong-abolish-police-white-supremacy\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Francesca Hong says \u2018no\u2019 to abolishing police, backs away from 2020 \u2018white supremacy\u2019 claim<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAfter 22 years of leading MyPillow, I know the company is ready for its next chapter and I know Minnesota cannot wait,\u201d he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/realMikeLindell\/status\/2084739086489976885\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/realMikeLindell\/status\/2084739086489976885\">said in a statement<\/a>. \u201cThis decision is not about walking away. It is about stepping forward to serve. I am putting Minnesota above myself, my title, and my business interests so I can give this campaign and the people of our state my full time, energy, and attention.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to leaving his role, Lindell is reducing his ownership of MyPillow to a minority stake. The former executive will remain a member of the Board of Directors and a shareholder in the company, which he founded in 2004.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James Furlong, who was MyPillow\u2019s president from 2004 to 2019, is filling Lindell\u2019s position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cReal leadership means knowing when to lead, when to trust your team, and when to put a larger calling first,\u201d Lindell said. \u201cI trust Jim and the Board to protect our employees, our customers, and our Minnesota roots. My focus now is clear which is to listen to Minnesotans, earn their trust, and work every day to become a governor worthy of our state.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision to step away from his business underscores his confidence in the odds of his primary victory next week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Endorsed by President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a>, Lindell is one of the top contenders in the race. The others are Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth and millionaire businessman Kendall Qualls.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4658121\/mike-lindell-six-month-amnesty-illegal-immigrants-minnesota-governor\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4658121\/mike-lindell-six-month-amnesty-illegal-immigrants-minnesota-governor\/\">MIKE LINDELL PROPOSES SIX-MONTH AMNESTY FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IF ELECTED MINNESOTA GOVERNOR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/polls\/minnesota-governor-election-polls-2026.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/polls\/minnesota-governor-election-polls-2026.html\">latest polls<\/a>, Lindell leads the competition by single digits. Demuth is close behind, and Qualls remains at a distant third. If the polling accurately reflects the voting results, Lindell could become the Republican nominee for Minnesota governor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of the outcome, early analysis indicates Lindell would likely lose to Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/amy-klobuchar\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"683\">Amy Klobuchar<\/a> (D-MN) in the general election. Klobuchar leads Lindell by nearly 20 percentage points, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realclearpolling.com\/polls\/governor\/general\/2026\/minnesota\/lindell-vs-klobuchar\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.realclearpolling.com\/polls\/governor\/general\/2026\/minnesota\/lindell-vs-klobuchar\">RealClearPolitics polling average<\/a>. Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tim-walz\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11523\">Tim Walz<\/a> (D-MN), who has served two terms, is leaving office at the start of next year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MyPillow CEO Lindell steps down to focus on Minnesota governor race<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2640916,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26196433239679.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[4087,50402,83155,5356,5894],"class_list":["post-2640915","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-campaign","tag-leadership-2","tag-mikelindell","tag-mypillow","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26196433239679.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2640915","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\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2640915"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2640915\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2640918,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2640915\/revisions\/2640918"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2640916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2640915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2640915"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2640915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}