Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell on The FlagST PAUL, MINN. – Gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell addressed supporters and media from his watch party during the Minnesota primary election, expressing skepticism over early voting numbers and raising concerns about state election procedures. Speaking as initial returns showed him trailing opponent Lisa Demuth, Lindell compared his situation to past high-profile races. At the end of the night, Lindell trailed Lisa Demuth by 45,000 votes. Lindell experienced issues at polling siteOn The Flag, Lindell detailed his personal experience casting his ballot earlier in the day, voicing surprise after being told he did not need to show identification at his polling location. “I give them my ID, and they go, ‘No, no, no, you don’t have to show an ID,’” Lindell said.