Mike Lindell stepping down as MyPillow CEO to focus on Minnesota governor's race

Updated on: August 4, 2026 / 2:50 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Mike Lindell stepping down as MyPillow CEO to focus on Minnesota governor's race

TL;DR

  • Mike Lindell has stepped down as CEO of MyPillow.
  • He will now focus on his campaign for governor of Minnesota.
  • Lindell has also reduced his ownership stake in MyPillow to a minority share.
  • James Furlong will take over as the new CEO of MyPillow.
  • The Republican Party of Minnesota has questioned Lindell's residency status for gubernatorial candidates.
  • Lindell has been accused of violating campaign laws by distributing MyPillow products at a parade.
  • Lindell was a leading Republican candidate and received an endorsement from President Trump.
  • Other Republican candidates include Kendall Qualls and Lisa Demuth.
  • Early voting for the primary is underway, with the general election in November.
  • The winner of the GOP nomination is likely to face Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the general election.