If there was ever a Cinderella Story for Mike Lindell to waltz (no pun intended) into the Minnesota Governor’s Office as the next Governor of Minnesota, it sure seems to be what is shaping up right now. A massive scandal blowing wide open, hundreds of millions of dollars seemingly funneled to illegals and/or to Democrats, and the people are fed up! Enter Mike Lindell? Just a few weeks ago, he announced he was officially running for Governor on the Republican ticket: “Let’s Bring Common Sense Back To Minnesota” – Mike Lindell Officially Launches Bid For Governor! He currently faces competition from a crowded field in the Primary: As of December 29, 2025, the 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial election features a crowded Republican field seeking the party's nomination to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. No official filings have occurred yet (filing period: May-June 2026), so this list includes publicly declared or actively campaigning candidates based on announcements, campaign activity, and reliable sources like news reports and Ballotpedia. Here are the main declared Republican candidates: Lisa Demuth — Current Minnesota House Speaker and state representative. Mike Lindell — MyPillow CEO and prominent conservative activist (announced December 2025). Scott Jensen — Former state senator and 2022 Republican gubernatorial nominee. Kendall Qualls — Business executive, Army veteran, and 2022 gubernatorial candidate. Kristin Robbins — State representative. Chris Madel — Attorney (announced campaign launch). Phillip Parrish — Retired Navy intelligence officer and perennial candidate. Brad Kohler — Former mixed martial artist. Patrick Knight — Declared candidacy per election trackers. Other names (e.g., former St. Cloud city councilor Jeff Johnson) have appeared in discussions or polls but lack confirmed active campaigns as of now. While Lindell arguably has the biggest name recognition, he is currently in second place on Polymarket: Jack Posobiec reached out to Lindell to ask if he will pledge to shut down the Somali Fraud Rings if elected. Lindell of course confirmed by writing "For sure !!!" (I have noticed old guys love putting a space in between the last word and the exclamation point, I don't know why) but then took it up a notch by saying he would also put Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar and Keith Ellison in prison, as well as taking down the Satanic Statue at the Capital! BREAKING: I just asked MN Gov candidate @realMikeLindell if he is elected will he shut down the Somali fraud rings His response: “For sure !!!Walz Omar and Keith Ellison all in prison !!!And I am taking down the satanic statue at the capital ..!!” pic.twitter.com/QJm9YJPWMf — Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) December 29, 2025 That would be enough to get my vote! Meanwhile, as of right now, Tim Walz is confirmed to be running for re-election for a third term: Yes, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is running for reelection in 2026, seeking a third term. He announced his candidacy on September 16, 2025, via a campaign video, stating he wants to continue progress in the state despite challenges like gun violence. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources, including POLITICO, NBC News, AP News, PBS, Axios, and Wikipedia's page on the 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial election (updated as of late December 2025), which lists him as the incumbent Democratic candidate.His current term ends in January 2027, and Minnesota has no term limits for governors, though no one has won three consecutive four-year terms since the 1950s. As of late 2025, he remains active in the race, facing several Let's go Mike! You've got our support!