Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Mike Lindell's Bid for Gubernatorial Primary Re-count
Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mike Lindell's request for a recount in the GOP gubernatorial primary, citing a recount plan that follows state law and administrative rules. Lindell plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Minnesota Supreme Court denies Mike Lindell's request for a recount in the GOP gubernatorial primary, citing a recount plan that adheres to state law and administrative rules. Lindell plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Minnesota Supreme Court said that Mike Lindell's request for a recount in the Republican gubernatorial primary was denied because the recount plan provided by the state was in line with the law. Lindell wants a full recount of all ballots, but the court said only ballots for either Lindell or the winner, Lisa Demuth, were included.
Analysis
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Key points
- Minnesota Supreme Court denies Mike Lindell's request for a recount in the GOP gubernatorial primary
- Lindell plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court
- The recount plan provided by the Minnesota secretary of state's office and the State Canvassing Board follows state law and administrative rules
- Lindell wants a full recount of all ballots, but the court said only ballots for either Lindell or the winner, Lisa Demuth, were included
- The ruling reinforces Demuth's victory in the GOP primary and her spot in the general election against Democratic nominee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar
If Lindell's appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is successful, it could lead to a full recount of all ballots, potentially changing the outcome of the Minnesota gubernatorial election.
If the U.S. Supreme Court does not support Lindell's appeal, the current results in the Republican primary will stand, and Lindell will not be able to contest the election results.
