Lindell Recount Denied
Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mike Lindell's primary election recount bid over costs.
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The Minnesota Supreme Court has blocked MyPillow founder Mike Lindell's bid for a primary election recount, Herald Sun reported. The ruling confirms Lindell's loss to Lisa Demuth by 45,000 votes in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Lindell failed to cover the $825,000 recount cost and missed a deadline to show he could pay it.
The decision effectively ends Lindell's path to the Republican nomination for Minnesota governor. Lindell has said he plans to appeal. His campaign gained momentum after President Donald Trump endorsed him, but the court's ruling blocks his recount attempt outright.Kansas City Star
Court Cites Missed Deadlines and Payment Failure
The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Lindell's recount request on procedural grounds. He did not pay the $825,000 fee required to fund the recount and missed the court deadline to prove he could pay it, The Olympian reported. The court's decision was straightforward: without payment or proof of funds, the recount cannot move forward.
Lindell's Loss Margin Exceeds Typical Recount Range
Lindell lost to Demuth by 45,000 votes in the Republican primary. That margin is substantial and sits well above the narrow gaps that typically trigger automatic recounts in most states. Miami Herald noted that the wide margin made Lindell's recount request an uphill legal battle from the start.
Trump Endorsement Failed to Change Election Outcome
Lindell's campaign gained traction after President Donald Trump threw his support behind the MyPillow CEO. Charlotte Observer reported that the endorsement boosted Lindell's standing among some GOP voters. However, the endorsement came too late to overcome Demuth's primary lead or save Lindell's recount effort in court.
Lindell Signals Plan to Continue Legal Fight
Lindell announced plans to appeal the Minnesota Supreme Court's decision, Kentucky.com reported. The appeal would represent his next legal move to overturn the primary result. Whether an appeals court will hear the case remains uncertain, but Lindell appears committed to exhausting his legal options.
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