Minnesota GOP

Mike Lindell is stepping down as MyPillow CEO to focus on his Minnesota governor campaign, remaining on the board and as a minority stockholder. James Furlong, former president, is returning as CEO. Lindell leads the GOP primary race in polls but faces residency and campaign law challenges.

Minnesota GOP is questioning Mike Lindell's residency eligibility for the gubernatorial primary. Republican Party Chairman Alex Plechash requested the Minnesota Secretary of State to clarify residency requirements due to public concerns about Lindell's previous Texas residency and current Minnesota status.

Kendall Qualls, a Republican candidate for governor, discusses his policy priorities including tax reductions, education reform, healthcare solutions, fraud prevention, and immigration enforcement. He emphasizes fiscal conservatism, vocational education, and leadership-driven solutions to state issues.

Trump publicly supported Mike Lindell, a pillow salesman and election denier, for Minnesota governor. The local GOP pushed back strongly against this endorsement.

Lisa Demuth remains in the Republican primary for governor after not receiving the GOP endorsement. She will face Kendall Qualls and Mike Lindell in August, claiming she is best positioned to defeat Amy Klobuchar in November. The endorsement was awarded to Qualls on the 10th ballot following convention confusion over electronic voting devices.

Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police are condemning the state GOP for holding a public prayer for Derek Chauvin. They demand accountability as Chauvin remains in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

George Floyd's family attorneys are demanding a public apology after the Minnesota Republican Party held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at a state convention. The event occurred during the party's gathering in Duluth, Minn.

The Minnesota GOP convention held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin six years after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd.