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January 12, 2026
Politics

Florida Lt. Gov Jay Collins Enters Wide-Open GOP Primary for Governor.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins (R) announced his candidacy for governor on Monday, joining the race to succeed Governor Ron DeSantis (R), who is term-limited.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), former Florida House Republican Speaker Paul Renner, and James Fishback.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announcement made on Monday; the Florida gubernatorial election is in November 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I’m running for Governor to keep Florida strong and to build on the legacy of leadership that has made our state the model for the nation.” – Jay Collins

🎯IMPACT: Collins enters a competitive GOP primary field, vowing to continue DeSantis’ legacy and back President Donald J. Trump’s America First agenda.

IN FULL

Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins (R) has officially announced his candidacy for governor, entering the race to replace current Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who is term-limited. Collins, a former Green Beret, emphasized his leadership experience in his announcement.

“I’m running for Governor because leadership is forged under pressure, not in soundbites. I served over 23 years in the United States military, mainly as a Green Beret, where accountability is real, decisions have consequences, and service comes before self,” Collins said in a statement, adding: “That experience shaped how I lead and why I believe public office is a public trust.”

Collins, who was appointed lieutenant governor by DeSantis in August, referred to his partnership with the current governor in advancing a “bold, conservative agenda.” He stated, “In the Legislature and as Lieutenant Governor, I’ve worked alongside Governor Ron DeSantis to deliver results and advance a bold, conservative agenda. I did not come to chase headlines. I came to deliver results.”

The GOP primary for the gubernatorial race is shaping up to be competitive, with other contenders including Trump-backed U.S. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), former Florida House Republican Speaker Paul Renner, and former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) advisor James Fishback. Collins also expressed his intent to be a “strong partner” for President Donald J. Trump, aligning his platform with the America First agenda.

“As Governor, I will be a strong partner to President Trump in fighting for secure borders, a strong economy, and an America First agenda that puts families and freedom first. This moment demands discipline, courage, and leaders willing to do what is right, even when it is hard. I am ready to lead. I am ready to Keep Florida Strong!” Collins declared.

When his appointment as Lieutenant Governor was announced, Collins faced backlash over allegations that a nonprofit group he had worked with since 2018 had mandated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and requirements for employees and contractors, with Governor DeSantis defending him against accusations that he is “woke.”

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January 9, 2026
Data
Politics

Trump’s Approval Rises Among Young Men.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump’s approval rating among young men—a key demographic for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections—has shown an increase, according to recent polling data.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Gen Z male voters, and polling organizations such as YouGov and Reuters/Ipsos.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Data from December 2025 to January 2026, covering national polls conducted across the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The polls are rigged even more than the writers. The real number is 64 percent, and why not, our Country is ‘hotter’ than ever before.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The trend hints at a potential improvement in Republicans’ fortunes in the 2026 midterm elections, if the upward trajectory continues.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump’s approval among young male voters is once again on the rise, according to recent polling data from organizations such as YouGov and Reuters/Ipsos. This demographic, particularly Gen Z males, has shown a notable improvement in their perception of the President’s job performance over the past few months, suggesting possibly improving fortunes for Republicans ahead of the 2026 congressional midterm elections.

Data from The Economist/YouGov shows that Trump’s approval among men aged 18-29 increased by four percentage points, from 26 percent to 30 percent, while disapproval dropped from 69 percent to 62 percent over the course of three successive polls. Similarly, his overall approval among all men rose from 44 percent in December 2025 to 47 percent in early January 2026.

Despite these gains, Trump continues to face challenges with younger voters as a whole, with his approval ratings in this group remaining relatively low. The Harvard Youth Poll conducted in November 2025 found that 32 percent of Gen Z males approved of his performance, while 62 percent disapproved.

“The polls are rigged even more than the writers. The real number is 64 percent, and why not, our Country is ‘hotter’ than ever before,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social in response to the polling data. He added, “Isn’t it nice to have a STRONG BORDER, No Inflation, a powerful Military, and great Economy??? Happy New Year!”

Experts suggest that as Gen Z voters advance in their careers and begin to prioritize issues like inflation, healthcare, and mortgage rates, both parties will need to adjust their strategies to engage this increasingly influential demographic. Trump’s improved standing among men signals potential opportunities for Republican gains in the 2026 midterm elections if the trend persists. Currently, the GOP holds a narrow majority in the House of Representatives, with a more robust majority in the Senate.

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January 6, 2026
Politics

Trump Warns Republicans: Win Midterms or ‘I’ll Get Impeached’ Again.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump warns that Democrats will likely attempt to impeach him again if Republicans do not retain Congress in the upcoming midterm elections.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, House Republicans, and House Democrats.

📍WHEN & WHERE: January 6, 2026, at a House Republican policy retreat.

💬KEY QUOTE: “You got to win the midterms, because if we don’t win the midterms, it’s just going to be—I mean, they’ll find a reason to impeach me.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: A Democrat-controlled Congress will likely use subpoena power and impeachment hearings to aid their Deep State allies in reasserting control within the federal bureaucracy and derail President Trump’s political agenda on Capitol Hill.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump, speaking at the House Republican policy retreat on Tuesday, emphasized the importance of retaining the party’s congressional majority in the 2026 midterm elections to prevent a likely third Democrat-led impeachment effort aimed at paralyzing his administration and halting his legislative agenda. “You got to win the midterms, because if we don’t win the midterms, it’s just going to be—I mean, they’ll find a reason to impeach me,” Trump said, before reiterating: “I’ll get impeached.”

The National Pulse’s Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam has warned that a potential Democrat-controlled Congress will use subpoena power and impeachment hearings to aid their Deep State allies in reasserting control within the federal bureaucracy. Notably, Kassam contends that congressional Democrat lawfare aimed at crippling the Trump administration will likely have global implications extending beyond the United States.

“If Republicans lose badly next year, the final two Trump years will be punctuated by subpoenas, impeachments, and other deep state shenanigans that would leave so much of the world teetering on the brink of domination by America’s adversaries,” Kassam wrote last November. Earlier in July, The National Pulse Editor-in-Chief noted that Democrats are likely to use issues like the Epstein Files as grounds for impeachment proceedings.

To win back key voters in the MAGA base, Kassam argues that the President “must quickly return to his own populist roots and campaign pledges, rather than entertaining the Big Pharma or Big Bank bosses, and floating non-starter ideas like 50-year mortgages.”

“The problem is, as with any administration, major corporate interests are getting the better of some of my friends who themselves know better. And they better figure out a way to navigate these treacherous waters, soon. The midterms are closer than you think,” Kassam warns.

Voter sentiment regarding the U.S. economy remains a challenge for the administration. Polling data indicates a significant number of voters continue to believe the country is heading in the wrong direction economically. Despite sagging approval ratings, the Trump White House insists that the economy and job market will take off over the coming months, bolstering voter support for Republican congressional candidates.

Meanwhile, House Democrats appear to be jettisoning their past support for the ouster of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro in order to use President Trump’s authorization of a military operation resulting in the Marxist autocrat’s capture and arraignment on narco-terrorism charges in the U.S. as another potential avenue to justify impeachment hearings.

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January 2, 2026
Politics

Thomas Massie’s Primary Opponent is Raising a LOT of Money.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL and GOP challenger to Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), raised $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, his campaign announced.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ed Gallrein, Rep. Thomas Massie, President Donald J. Trump, and campaign spokesman Lance Trover.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The fundraising announcement came in December 2025, with the GOP primary for Kentucky’s fourth congressional district scheduled for May 19, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “President Trump endorsed Ed because he knows Ed is fighting to put America First and will partner with him to unleash our economy, lower taxes, and stop the woke agenda.” – Lance Trover, Gallrein campaign spokesman

🎯IMPACT: Gallrein’s early fundraising success positions him as a serious challenger to Massie, with Trump’s endorsement amplifying his campaign.

IN FULL

Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL who served for three decades—including on SEAL Team Six—and is mounting a primary challenge against Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), has raised $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, his campaign has announced. The campaign attributes this significant fundraising milestone to the overwhelming support Gallrein has received since entering the race in October.

“This fundraising number reflects the overwhelming support Ed’s campaign has received right out of the gate,” Gallrein campaign spokesman Lance Trover said, emphasizing that President Donald J. Trump’s endorsement has been pivotal. “President Trump endorsed Ed because he knows Ed is fighting to put America First and will partner with him to unleash our economy, lower taxes, and stop the woke agenda,” Tover added.

Gallrein launched his campaign to challenge Massie in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. According to Gallrein’s campaign, nearly all the money they’ve raised thus far is from contributions for the primary cycle, not the general election, suggesting growing Republican support for ousting Massie, who has held the seat since November 2012. Republican voters and other supporters of President Trump have become increasingly frustrated with Massie, who has too often sided with Congressional Democrats to block the White House’s America First agenda.

During the first year of President Trump’s second term, Massie voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill, which provides significant working-class tax relief and needed funding for immigration enforcement. Before the 2024 election, Massie emerged as an unlikely ally of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was ousted by former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) after breaking an agreement with House conservatives over spending bills.

President Trump is publicly backing Gallrein’s primary campaign, calling him a “winner,” and writing on Truth Social before the primary bid, “I hope Ed gets into the Race against Massie… CAPTAIN ED GALLREIN IS A WINNER WHO WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN.” The Kentucky Republican primary is slated for May 2026.

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December 19, 2025
William Upton
Breaking

BREAKING: Stefanik Drops Out of NY Gov Race, Will Leave Congress.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) shocked the political world on Friday, announcing that she was dropping out of the 2026 New York governor race and would also not seek re-election to her seat in Congress.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Elise Stefanik, Governor Kathy Hochul (D), and Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman (R).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Friday, December 19, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress. I did not come to this decision lightly for our family.” — Elise Stefanik

🎯IMPACT: With Blakeman’s GOP gubernatorial primary candidacy, Stefanik would likely have had to engage significant resources to ensure she secured the party nomination and prevent any surprise upset by the Nassau County executive’s “quixotic” campaign.

IN FULL

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) shocked the political world on Friday, announcing that she was dropping out of the 2026 New York governor race and would also not seek re-election to her seat in Congress. Recent polling has shown Stefanik in a statistical tie with incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY); however, the entry of Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman (R) in the state’s GOP gubernatorial primary likely complicated matters.

“While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress. I did not come to this decision lightly for our family,” Stefanik wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) late Friday afternoon. She continued: “I am truly humbled and grateful for the historic and overwhelming support from Republicans, Conservatives, Independents, and Democrats all across the state for our campaign to Save New York.”

“However, as we have seen in past elections, while we would have overwhelmingly won this primary, it is not an effective use of our time or your generous resources to spend the first half of next year in an unnecessary and protracted Republican primary, especially in a challenging state like New York,” she added.

Notably, with Blakeman’s primary candidacy, Stefanik would likely have had to engage significant resources to ensure she secured the party nomination and prevent any surprise upset by the Nassau County executive’s “quixotic” campaign. This diversion of funds would likely have left Stefanik at a difficult disadvantage in the general election race against Hochul.

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December 18, 2025
Data
Politics

Former Fox Host, UK PM David Cameron Advisor Tops CA Governor Primary.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former Fox News host Steve Hilton leads a new poll for California’s governor race, edging out Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco (R) and Representative Eric Swalwell (D).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Steve Hilton, Chad Bianco, Eric Swalwell, Katie Porter, and other candidates in California’s jungle primary.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Poll conducted between November 30 and December 7, 2025, among California voters.

🎯IMPACT: If Hilton and Bianco advance, it could lead to a Republican governor in California for the first time since 2011.

IN FULL

Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host who served as an advisor to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, tops new polling of California’s gubernatorial jungle primary, taking a narrow one-point lead over Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco (R) and Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA), with former Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) falling to fourth place. The poll, commissioned by the California Issues Forum, has Hilton taking 18 percent of the vote, with both Bianco and Swalwell taking 17 percent. Porter, the one-time frontrunner who has been embroiled in personal scandals, has fallen to 13 percent of the vote.

The surprising results suggest that Hilton and Bianco could emerge as the top two candidates in the jungle primary, in which the two highest vote recipients, regardless of party, advance to the general election. This would mean Californians would choose between the two Republican candidates in the 2026 general election.

Notably, Swalwell’s entry into the governor’s race in November led to a collapse in support for Porter. The National Pulse previously reported that Porter, a former Democrat member of Congress, has faced a series of personal scandals involving her uncontrolled temper and mistreatment of staff.

The poll surveyed 821 likely voters between November 30 and December 7, 2025. It also found that in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup between Democratic candidates, Swalwell leads Porter 30 percent to 21 percent, with 20 percent undecided.

Meanwhile, California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) is rumored to be considering entering the race, which could further split the Democratic vote. Such a split would likely strengthen the position of Republican candidates Hilton and Bianco, making it more difficult for Democrats to consolidate support.

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December 17, 2025
William Upton
News

Anti-Trump Republican Who Voted for Impeachment Won’t Seek Re-Election.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced he will not seek re-election in 2026.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the few Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump in 2021.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announcement made on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This decision comes with no reservations or remorse, only gratitude for the tremendous opportunity to have represented my home state in Congress,” Newhouse wrote in a statement.

🎯IMPACT: Newhouse’s announcement marks the departure from Congress of one of the few Republicans who supported impeachment proceedings against President Trump.

IN FULL

Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to Congress in 2026. Newhouse is one of the few Republican House members who voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump in 2021.

“I am announcing today that I will not seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Serving the Fourth District of Washington has been the honor of my life, and this decision comes with no reservations or remorse, only gratitude for the tremendous opportunity to have represented my home state in Congress,” Newhouse, 70, wrote in a statement. He added: “After over 25 years of public service, including more than a decade in the House, I am grateful to the Washingtonians who put their faith in me, as well as the colleagues I have served with on both sides of the aisle.”

During his tenure, Newhouse developed a reputation as a so-called “moderate” who often aligned with Democrats on key issues. He is a key co-sponsor of Rep. Maria Salazar’s (R-FL) Dignity Act, which includes multiple paths to amnesty for illegal immigrants. The bill offers legal status to various immigrant populations, including individuals who have illegally voted in federal elections.

The Republican lawmaker has served in Congress representing Washington’s 4th District since 2015. Importantly, Newhouse’s decision not to run for re-election is unlikely to have a significant impact on the House Republicans’ efforts to retain their majority in the lower chamber. Washington’s 4th Congressional District overwhelmingly backed President Trump during the 2024 presidential race, by 59 percent to former Vice President Kamala Harris‘s 38 percent.

With Newhouse’s retirement, Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) is the only remaining House Republican to have voted for Trump’s impeachment.

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December 15, 2025
Election Integrity
Politics

DOJ Accuses Democratic Campaign Arm of Obstruction in California Redistricting Case.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) accused the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) of withholding key redistricting documents related to California’s Proposition 50.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The DOJ, the DCCC, consultant Paul Mitchell, and California Governor Gavin Newsom (D).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The allegations surfaced ahead of a three-day federal court hearing beginning Monday in California.

💬KEY QUOTE: A source familiar with the DOJ’s thinking described the redistricting effort as a “brazen power grab” and accused the Newsom administration of “covering up the racially driven design” of the map.

🎯IMPACT: The DOJ claims the map prioritizes racial considerations, potentially violating constitutional protections, and has asked the court to block Proposition 50.

IN FULL

In a new federal court filing, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) contends the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)—the House Democrats’ official campaign arm—worked to actively obstruct and interfere with the discovery process in a lawsuit concerning California’s Proposition 50. The DOJ alleges that the DCCC, along with consultant Paul Mitchell, withheld key documents and provided a massive data dump of files just days before a federal court hearing began—in an apparent attempt to prevent DOJ attorneys from having enough time to review the evidence.

According to the DOJ, Mitchell’s records included evidence that racial considerations were prioritized in the redistricting process. One slide deck reportedly promoted how the map would increase voting opportunities for Latino residents. The DOJ further stated that the DCCC misled the court by claiming it lacked control over Mitchell’s records, despite having a contractual right to access them.

The lawsuit, which the DOJ joined alongside the California Republican Party, alleges that Proposition 50 constitutes unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. The ballot measure, passed in November, allows for a new congressional map to be drawn in time for the 2026 midterms. The DOJ argues that the map was designed to favor Democrats and cancel out likely Republican gains from redistricting efforts in Texas.

A source familiar with the DOJ’s position criticized Governor Gavin Newsom‘s (D-CA) administration, telling media it appeared to be “covering up the racially driven design” of the map. The source described the plan as a “brazen power grab” that divides voters based on race and undermines the electoral process.

The DCCC has denied the allegations, claiming the DOJ is overstating its access to Mitchell’s files and attempting to “slam square pegs into round holes” to bolster its case. The DOJ has requested that the court find race to have been a significant factor in the drawing of the map, which would support the broader claim that Proposition 50 violates constitutional protections.

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December 11, 2025
Politics

Indiana Senate Blocks Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Indiana Senate voted down a redistricting map backed by President Donald J. Trump that aimed to create two more Republican-leaning congressional districts.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Indiana Senate Republican leader Rodric Bray, Vice President J.D. Vance, and conservative organizations like Turning Point Action.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Indiana, over recent months, with the final vote occurring on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

🎯IMPACT: The vote represents a significant setback for Trump’s efforts to reshape congressional districts in Republican-controlled states ahead of the 2026 midterms.

IN FULL

The Indiana State Senate rejected a plan to redraw the Hoosier State’s congressional map before the 2026 midterm elections. President Donald J. Trump and Governor Mike Braun (R-IN) pushed Republican lawmakers in the legislature to back the plan, but Republican defections scuttled the bill that would have redrawn the map on Thursday.

Under the failed proposal, the congressional districts for Representatives Frank Mrvan (D-IN) and Andre Carson (D-IN) would have essentially been eliminated and replaced with two Republican-leaning seats, making the entire state’s delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives a Republican one. Currently, Republicans hold seven of the state’s nine U.S. House seats.

The setback in Indiana follows a recent Supreme Court decision allowing Texas to use its newly redrawn map, which creates five additional GOP-favorable districts. Indiana had become a focal point in Trump’s nationwide effort to reshape congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms, a strategy aimed at maintaining the narrow Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Indiana Senate Republican leader Rodric Bray had resisted Trump’s redistricting efforts, stating previously that there wasn’t enough support in the chamber. Trump criticized Bray on social media, warning of potential primary challenges for Bray and others opposing the map. Despite Trump’s campaign to pass the new maps, including calls from Vice President J.D. Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), the Senate ultimately rejected the measure.

Conservative organizations like Turning Point Action also joined the effort, running ads and pledging to target Republican lawmakers who opposed the map. Trump emphasized the importance of redistricting, stating that “we must keep the majority at all costs” and vowing to continue pushing Republican lawmakers in other states to redraw congressional districts mid-cycle.

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December 11, 2025
Politics

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Launches Bid for Minnesota Governor.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has announced his candidacy for Minnesota governor in 2026.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mike Lindell, other Republican candidates, and incumbent Governor Tim Walz (D).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Lindell announced his decision on social media on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Minnesota.

💬KEY QUOTE: “After prayerful consideration and hearing from so many of you across our great state, I’ve made the decision to enter the 2026 gubernatorial race.” – Mike Lindell

🎯IMPACT: Lindell’s entry adds to an already competitive race for Minnesota’s governorship, with Governor Walz seeking a third term.

IN FULL

Mike Lindell, the founder and CEO of MyPillow, has announced his intention to run for Governor of Minnesota in 2026. This decision was made official on Thursday, December 11, 2025, after he previously filed paperwork but had not confirmed his candidacy.

In his announcement, Lindell stated, “After prayerful consideration and hearing from so many of you across our great state, I’ve made the decision to enter the 2026 gubernatorial race. I’m still standing and I’ll stand for you.”

Lindell will be running as a Republican in what is shaping up to be a competitive race. Governor Tim Walz (D) is seeking a third consecutive term, a feat that has not been achieved in Minnesota’s history. Other Republican candidates include the state House Republican Speaker Lisa Demuth and Scott Jensen, who ran against Walz in 2022.

Notably, Gov. Walz is facing increased scrutiny after state government whistleblowers publicly alleged his administration discovered and then ignored a network of social services fraud schemes connected to the state’s large Somali community. The whistleblowers allege state officials feared being called racist if they stepped in to prevent the theft of an estimated $1 billion in taxpayer dollars.

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