Published August 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated August 12, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Trump-backed Mike Lindell falls to Lisa Demuth in Minnesota governor primary
7 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Just the News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
Lisa Demuth defeated Trump-backed Mike Lindell in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary. The Minnesota GOP picked Demuth to run for governor against Democrat Amy Klobuchar. Multiple outlets project Demuth as the winner of the race.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 5 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Talking Points Memo.
