Mike Lindell withholds payment for recount request for GOP primary in Minnesota governor's race

August 24, 2026 / 7:25 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota

Mike Lindell withholds payment for recount request for GOP primary in Minnesota governor's race

TL;DR

  • Mike Lindell is withholding payment for a recount of the Republican primary for Minnesota governor.
  • Lindell's campaign claims the Secretary of State's office proposed an unlawful recount process.
  • The dispute centers on the scope of the recount, with Lindell's campaign arguing all votes should be included, not just those for the top two candidates.
  • Lindell has requested a court ruling on the recount parameters before submitting payment.
  • The Secretary of State's office maintains its recount plan follows state law and has been consistent with past procedures.