A Minnesota judge rules there is probable cause to believe Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell violated campaign finance laws by giving away promotional pillows. The decision allows the matter to proceed to the next stage of the process rather than ending the case. According to reporting, the allegations center on Lindell’s distribution of pillows promoting his candidacy during a July Fourth parade. The judge’s finding indicates that enough evidence exists at this point to move forward for further review. The case is not resolved by the probable-cause ruling; instead, it continues under an administrative process. The matter will be heard by a panel of three administrative law judges, which will conduct a hearing to gather additional evidence and evaluate the claims. After the hearing, the administrative law judges will further consider whether campaign finance rules were actually violated and what, if any, consequences may apply. The proceedings continue in Minnesota as the state evaluates the allegations related to Lindell’s promotional activity tied to his campaign.