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Lisa Demuth Wins Minnesota GOP Primary, Defeating Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Amidst Baseless Claims

Lisa Demuth has won the Republican primary for Minnesota governor, overcoming Trump-backed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, who suffered a major defeat and subsequently floated familiar, baseless claims of “anomalies” in his double-digit loss. This victory sets her up to challenge incumbent Governor Tim Walz, while Lindell's loss comes amidst reports of his family, business career, and financial decline.

12 Aug, 03:28 — 12 Aug, 17:10
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NYTMostly Factual2d ago

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.

By Tim Balk

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le-mondeHigh2d ago

Lisa Demuth wins GOP primary for Minnesota governor over Trump-backed Mike Lindell

Demuth will face Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who had no serious opposition for the Democratic nomination.

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NPRHigh2d ago

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.

By Dana Ferguson

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Fox NewsMixed2d ago

Minnesota House speaker Lisa Demuth wins GOP gubernatorial primary to replace Tim Walz in November

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth beat Trump-backed MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell for the GOP governor nomination to replace outgoing Gov. Tim Walz.

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forbes2d ago

Trump-Backed MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial Primary

Walz announced he would not seek reelection in the wake of a massive social service and welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota.

By Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2d ago

Mike Lindell family, net worth: All on Trump backed-candidate ‘refusing’ to concede after losing Minnesota GOP primary

Mike Lindell suffered a major defeat in Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary. Here's a look at his family, business career and financial decline.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual2d ago

Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeats AIPAC-backed Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota senate race

Meanwhile, Minnesota Republicans chose State Representative Lisa Demuth as nominee for governor over former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. to face off against Amy Klobuchar in November.

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