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Trump-backed Mike Lindell refuses to concede Minnesota election loss
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Joey Garrison, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 12, 2026
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WASHINGTON — Mike Lindell, a close ally of President Donald Trump known as the "My Pillow Guy," said he's not ready to concede in the Republican primary for Minnesota governor, and blamed potential
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