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Updated on: August 6, 2026 / 3:34 PM EDT

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Lindell is one of the front-runners on the Republican side of the gubernatorial race, touting a recent endorsement from President Trump. Lindell has been one of the president's strongest allies, repeating the false claim that the 2020 election was stolen. Still, Lindell is seen as an outsider by the Minnesota GOP, which has recently questioned his residency status. His opponents in Tuesday's primary include businessman Kendall Qualls and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth.