MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launched his campaign for Minnesota governor on Thursday, after reportedly filing to run last week.

“I’m officially running for Governor of Minnesota. 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 posted on X.

Lindell is joining the Republican primary field alongside former state Sen. Scott Jensen, Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, state Rep. Kristin Robbins, and others, The Hill news outlet reported. The primary election is set for August.

"We’ve seen what happens when we elect a con man to the highest office in America. We can’t let it happen here in Minnesota," Democratic Gov. Tim Walz posted on X in response to Lindell's announcement.

Walz is seeking a third term, and defeated Jensen in 2022 by nearly 8 points.

Cook Political Report rates the Minnesota governor’s race as “likely Democratic.”