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Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth

Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth
NPR News Wednesday 12 August 2026, 03:28 UTC By Dana Ferguson 1 min read
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Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.(Image credit: Ellen Schmidt)

Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.

(Image credit: Ellen Schmidt)

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