Mike Lindell, a prominent election-denial figure and former Trump ally, says he will personally pay for a hand recount and audit of every ballot cast in Minnesota’s Republican governor primary. He lost that nomination by about 11 percentage points, which translates to roughly a 45,000-vote margin, according to one account.
Both outlets describe the recount as part of Lindell’s ongoing efforts to raise questions about election integrity. The Star Tribune characterizes the announcement as another attempt to cast doubt on the security of elections, noting Lindell’s prior promotion of claims tied to Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election results. CBS reports the core details of Lindell’s plan and the fact that he will fund the recount himself.
The reports align on Lindell’s loss margin and his stated intention to finance a full hand recount. They differ mainly in emphasis: CBS focuses on the recount plan and funding, while the Star Tribune places the announcement in the broader context of Lindell’s election-related claims.
