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Mike Lindell, Trump’s pick for governor, isn’t registered to vote in Minnesota

My Pillow CEO and outspoken election conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell won President Donald Trump's coveted endorsement for governor of Minnesota, leaving the GOP in the state flat-footed as they were trying to navigate a crowded field of other candidates — a situation Trump is also causing in some...

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What happenedTexas lists an active voter registration for the Republican businessman, who has drawn criticism for moving there and returning.

What changedRaw Story frames it as "MAGA gov hopeful Mike Lindell isn't registered to vote in state where he's running: report". The Independent frames it as "America’s MAGA turnoff: Majority of Americans say they are less likely to vote for candid...".

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Still Watching. Raw Story frames it as "MAGA gov hopeful Mike Lindell isn't registered to vote in state where he's running: report". The Independent frames it as "America’s MAGA turnoff: Majority of Americans say they are less likely to vote for candid...".

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Jul 17, 8:41 PM: The Independent joined the source map.

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Left ·News report

Raw Story20m ago

MAGA gov hopeful Mike Lindell isn't registered to vote in state where he's running: report

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My Pillow CEO and outspoken election conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell won President Donald Trump's coveted endorsement for governor of Minnesota, leaving the GOP in the state flat-footed as...

Center-left ·News report

Star Tribune2h ago

Mike Lindell, Trump’s pick for governor, isn’t registered to vote in Minnesota

Texas lists an active voter registration for the Republican businessman, who has drawn criticism for moving there and returning.

Center-left ·News report

The Independent1h ago

America’s MAGA turnoff: Majority of Americans say they are less likely to vote for candidate pushing Trump agenda

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Only 40 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s performance as president, according to CNBC