Mike Lindell, who founded MyPillow in 2004, is leaving his role as CEO to focus on his campaign for Minnesota governor, he said Wednesday.

Mike Lindell is handing over control of the company to Jim Furlong, who was its president from 2004 to 2019. Lindell is running for governor of Minnesota.

Lindell's decision to step away from his business underscores his confidence in the odds of his primary victory next week.