“My Pillow Guy” Mike Lindell says he’s considering entering the race for Minnesota governor, in what would be a challenge to incumbent and former vice presidential candidate Tim Walz .

The 64-year-old entrepreneur has been living in Texas, but plans to reestablish residency in his home state as he looks forward to Minnesota’s 2026 election. He told the Minnesota Star Tribune he has “99%” of the pieces in place to mount a campaign.

“I love the state, I love the country and if I’m the only one that can win, that would be a shame if that opportunity slipped by,” Lindell said.

Walz appeared dismissive of the challenge on social media.

“Donald Trump’s pick for Governor of Minnesota? Mike Lindell,” he wrote, following it up with a call for donations to his campaign to “make sure Trum

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