Mike Lindell refuses to pay for recount in Minnesota GOP primary, files lawsuit against election officials
The MyPillow founder, a fierce Trump ally, said last week that he would pay $825,000 to fund a full hand recount after he lost the Republican gubernatorial primary.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBS News · Aug 25, 2026 at 1:23 PM ET
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Mike Lindell refuses to pay for recount in Minnesota GOP primary, files lawsuit against election officials(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Mike Lindell withholds payment for recount request in Minnesota GOP governor primary(opens original report in a new tab)Mike Lindell is withholding the payment required for a recount and audit of ballots cast in the Republican primary for Minnesota governor, claiming that the Secretary of State's office has proposed an unlawful recount… — CBS News
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