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Mike Lindell steps down as MyPillow CEO to focus on MN governor's race
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Madison Hunter , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Information about Lindell's campaign and the current situation at MyPillow can be found through local news sources, including FOX 9 KMSP.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is leaving his position to concentrate on a political campaign. He is running in the Minnesota governor's race and this move is intended to allow him to focus on that effort. Further details about the change in leadership at MyPillow are available from the source.
The decision to step down as CEO is directly related to Lindell's candidacy for governor. Information about Lindell's campaign and the current situation at MyPillow can be found through local news sources, including FOX 9 KMSP.
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Category: parks Published: August 4, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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