Mike Lindell Seeks Restraining Order Against Minnesota Secretary of State Over Recount Funding

Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 25, 2026 —

Mike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, announced on Monday that he is initiating legal action against Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. Lindell intends to file a temporary restraining order, according to a statement from his campaign.

The move is connected to Lindell’s efforts to finance a private recount of the state’s gubernatorial primaries. His campaign alleges that the office of Secretary of State Steve Simon has imposed restrictions that have created an “untenable position” for his recount funding efforts.

Specific details regarding the nature of the restrictions imposed by Simon’s office were not immediately available. The campaign has stated its intention to file the restraining order, but the exact timing and the specific legal grounds for the order were not provided in the announcement.

Lindell’s push for a private recount follows recent primary elections in Minnesota. The campaign’s statement indicated that the restrictions implemented by the Secretary of State’s office are impeding the process of securing funding for this recount.

The outcome of the planned temporary restraining order and its potential impact on the planned private recount remain to be seen. Further details are expected as the legal proceedings develop.

Story summarized from the original created by Mira Bhakta on thehill.com, see more information here.

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