Minnesota high court rejects Lindell’s gubernatorial primary recount bid

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Saturday denied MyPillow founder Mike Lindell’s request for a recount of the state’s Republican gubernatorial primary, cementing his 11‑point defeat to former state Rep. Scott Jensen. In a six‑page opinion authored by Chief Justice Natalie E. Hudson, the court concluded that Lindell’s “claim fails on the merits,” finding no legal basis to overturn the certified results that showed Jensen winning with a decisive margin.

The ruling ends Lindell’s legal challenge, which he had framed as a response to alleged irregularities in the voting process. By upholding the original count, the court affirms the finality of the primary outcome and clears the way for the Republican nominee to focus on the upcoming general election.