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Lindell hopes for turnaround as Demuth takes lead

A man talks with a microphone
Mike Lindell talks with supporters at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.
Ellie Roth | MPR News

With 40 percent of precincts reporting, Lisa Demuth is gaining a wider lead against Mike Lindell and Kendall Qualls. Speaking to his livestream on Lindell TV, Lindell told viewers all the votes counted so far were early voters and he'll gain the advantage soon.

"I just feel our strength is going to be the day-of votes today," he said. Nearby, some supporters gathered in prayer.

"There's no way I'm conceding with 277,000 votes left to count,” Lindell said after Kendall Qualls conceded to Demuth.