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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 18
Mike Lindell Admits He Is Not Registered to Vote in Minnesota Governor Race at 65
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jul 18

Mike Lindell Admits He Is Not Registered to Vote in Minnesota Governor Race at 65

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 18

Summary

  • Mike Lindell said Saturday he is not registered to vote in Minnesota even as he runs for governor, though he said he plans to register and vote because the state allows Election Day registration.
  • 2024 explains the gap: Lindell said he registered in Texas after moving there for a year following his marriage, then returned to Minnesota in 2025 to launch his gubernatorial bid.
  • Trump endorsed Lindell this week, but Lindell said his bigger problem is resistance from the Minnesota Republican Party, which has questioned whether he can win and backed rival Kendall Qualls.
  • Two decades without a Republican statewide winner underscore the challenge in Minnesota, where Lindell also faces Lisa Demuth in the Aug. 11 primary and legal and financial scrutiny tied to election-fraud claims.

Insights

What does a candidate's out-of-state voter registration imply about their commitment to the state they hope to lead?
Will a candidate's anti-fraud platform address Minnesota's documented multi-billion dollar social services scandal?
How does a campaign buying its candidate's own book reflect on promises of fiscal leadership?