Mike Lindell violated campaign laws with MyPillow handout, complaint alleges
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(FOX 9) - A new complaint alleges that Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and Republican governor candidate, violated Minnesota’s campaign laws when he gave out free pillows at a Fourth of July parade.
Mike Lindell campaign complaint
What we know:
Filed on July 22, a complaint alleges that on July 4, 2026, Lindell rode on a trailer in the Delano Fourth of July Parade and threw pillows to spectators along the route.
The packaging of the pillows had "Mike Lindell for Governor" printed on them, and the complaint argues that the gifts violated Minnesota’s campaign practice laws, which deal with bribery and exchanging something of value for election influence. The complaint alleges that the pillows distributed by Lindell has a value of $34.95.
An Instagram post from Lindell shows him handing out the pillows.
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Dig deeper:
On July 15, President Trump endorsed Lindell for Minnesota governor via a post on Truth Social.
Big picture view:
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