Mike Lindell says he's taking legal action in pursuit of a recount
Mike Lindell requested a recount of ballots from a Minnesota Republican primary election but refused to pay the required fee. He claims the state's proposed recount process is unlawful, while the Secretary of State's office said it would only recount votes for specific candidates. Lindell says he will file a legal challenge to pursue the recount.
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2 sourcesMike Lindell refuses to pay for recount in Minnesota GOP primary, files lawsuit against election officials
Mike Lindell stops payment for primary election recount, calls terms ‘unlawful’
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4 sourcesMike Lindell misses deadline for recount payment, seeks restraining order
Mike Lindell says he's taking legal action in pursuit of a recount
Mike Lindell withholds payment for recount request in Minnesota GOP governor primary
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13 sourcesMike Lindell Sues Minnesota Election Officials Over Recount ‘Bait and Switch’
Mike Lindell accuses Minnesota of ‘bait and switch’ in recount efforts
Mike Lindell withholds payment for Minnesota primary race recount, citing dispute over process
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2 developments- Aug 25Mike Lindell withholds payment for recount request in Minnesota GOP governor primary
- Aug 25Mike Lindell says he's taking legal action in pursuit of a recount
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