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Mike Lindell says he’ll pay for recount in 45,000-vote loss in Minnesota governor primary - Star Tribune

Mike Lindell says he’ll pay for recount in 45,000-vote loss in Minnesota governor primary - Star Tribune

Mike Lindell announced Wednesday he will personally fund a recount for a 45,000-vote loss in the Minnesota governor primary, citing concerns about electronic voting machines.

This latest effort by Lindell specifically aims to cast doubt on the security of elections. Lindell previously emerged as a leading supporter of former President Donald Trumps attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The perceived vulnerability of voting machines remains at the core of the debunked claims made by both Lindell and Trump regarding the alleged rigging of the 2020 election in favor of former President Joe Biden.

For anyone following national discussions on election integrity, this development pushes the conversation back into the spotlight. It keeps the debate over electronic voting systems active, even as past claims about their widespread vulnerability have been largely disproven. This ongoing focus on election technology impacts how many people view the reliability of results, whether in Minnesota or across the country. Lindells move to fund a recount for such a significant vote difference illustrates the persistent push to challenge election mechanics, even when facing a substantial loss.

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