Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
Summary
A judge ruled there is likely cause to believe Mike Lindell broke Minnesota campaign laws by giving away pillows with his name on them at a parade. The case will move forward to a hearing to decide if he violated rules about giving valuable items to voters during an election.Key Facts
- Mike Lindell handed out pillows promoting his run for Minnesota governor at a Fourth of July parade.
- The pillows had "Mike Lindell for Governor" printed on them and were valued at $34.95 each in the complaint.
- Lindell said the campaign bought the pillows wholesale for $4.90 each and offered them for sale with a discount code.
- Minnesota law forbids giving money or items of value to influence how people vote, with exceptions for small food or drink items under $5.
- A judge found probable cause that the pillow handouts violated this law, so the case goes to a panel of judges for a formal hearing.
- Lindell recently stepped down as CEO of MyPillow and is a leading Republican candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump.
- Lindell supports false claims that the 2020 election was stolen and faces challenges over his residency from the Minnesota GOP.
- His opponents in the Republican primary include businessman Kendall Qualls and House Speaker Lisa Demuth.
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