ST. PAUL, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The My Pillow CEO is running for Minnesota governor.

Mike Lindell recently filed papers to launch his campaign.

The republican entrepreneur is a well-known supporter of President Donald Trump.

Lindell has also made the headlines in recent years after being found guilty of defamation in 2022.

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That was over public comments he made, alleging that two voting machine manufacturers rigged the 2020 presidential election that Trump lost.

Lindell joins a growing list of republicans vying for the state’s top office.

Voters will narrow down the list during the August primary, before November’s general election.

Democratic Governor Tim Walz is running for

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