# MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell quits to run for Minnesota governor

Mike Lindell, CEO and founder of MyPillow, announced he is stepping down from his position to run for governor of Minnesota. A prominent election fraud conspiracy theorist and ally of Donald Trump, his candidacy could significantly influence the state's Republican primary race.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/04/mike-lindell-mypillow-ceo-minnesota-governor) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:11:49 GMT