Demuth Beats Trump-Backed Lindell in Minnesota GOP Primary

Demuth Beats Trump-Backed Lindell in Minnesota GOP Primary

The News

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary for governor Tuesday, defeating Trump-backed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell and Army veteran Kendall Qualls.

The Associated Press called the race at 11:26 p.m. with Demuth at 45.1% to Lindell's 31%. According to Time, both the GOP-endorsed candidate and Trump-backed Lindell fell short.

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President Trump had endorsed Lindell ahead of the vote, calling for a "BIG WIN." Lindell is refusing to concede, alleging voting anomalies.

What's Next

Demuth will face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November's general election.

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Sources: Breitbart, Time, NPR, NBC News, Washington Examiner, New York Post, The Hill, Mediaite.

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