Trump ally and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell officially registered to raise campaign funds for a potential Minnesota governor bid through the state's site Wednesday.

The big picture: Lindell, who previously pushed false claims about 2020 election fraud, told MPR News he's "98 percent sure" he'll join an already packed gubernatorial field of candidates seeking the Republican nomination to challenge two-time incumbent Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. • He'll announce his plans on Dec. 11, Lindell told the Minnesota Star Tribune.

State of play: Around a dozen Republicans have announced their run for Minnesota's gubernatorial race, including Lisa Demuth, the state's House Speaker. • Minnesota state Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove) and Chris Madel, a prominent Twin Cities attorney, are among the

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