MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is considering running for Minnesota governor in 2026, saying the direction of the state has gone “down, down, down” under DFL Gov. Tim Walz’s watch. But there’s one hiccup: Lindell has been living in Texas.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called a special election in late April for the Brainerd Lakes-area seat vacated by former GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn, who faces a federal charge for allegedly soliciting a teenager for sex.

According to Minnesota Statute, every jurisdiction using electronic voting equipment must conduct a public accuracy test before each election. This process is open to the public.

A special election is set next month for the vacant seat held by former Sen. Justin Eichorn, the Republican state lawmaker facing federal prosecution for allegedly attempting to pay a minor for

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said President Donald Trump’s recent executive order targeting elections was “unlawful.”

Simon is considering joining a lawsuit against the order because the U.S. Constitution puts control of elections in the hands of the states and Congress, not the executive branch.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon criticizes Trump's executive order, warning it risks voter accessibility.

A special election is set for Tuesday, April 29, to elect a state senator. To run for office, a candidate must meet all of these requirements: Be a resident of their district for at least six months before the general election. Have maintained residence in their district for at least 30 days before the general election.

Mike Lindell, the founder and CEO of MyPillow, has said he is considering running for governor of Minnesota in 2026. Newsweek has contacted Lindell and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for comment via email outside regular working hours.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.