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Mike Lindell

Minnesota Governor

Top Issues

Immigration Mike also supports legal green card and visa holders and hope they apply for citizenship to join our community fully. His North Star is the rule of law and fairness—so that families playing by the rules don’t feel abandoned, and communities see stability instead of constant strain. Taxes / Budget As governor, Mike will push for tough, independent audits of state spending, crack down on welfare and program fraud, and demand transparency in contracts so Minnesotans can see where their money goes. He will defend whistleblowers who speak up and insist that the rule of law applies to everyone—politicians, bureaucrats, and connected insiders included. Criminal Justice / Public Safety He will push for tougher consequences for violent crime and real follow‑through in the courts so communities see fewer headlines and more justice. Immigration Mike Lindell believes legal immigration, done right, strengthens the country—but chaos at the border and in our cities with look‑the‑other‑way policies weaken trust and strain communities. He hears concerns from Minnesotans about costs, crime, and pressure on schools and services when the system is abused. As governor, Mike will oppose sanctuary policies, back strong border security, and support enforcement that removes criminals and fraud from the system while respecting those who follow the rules and work hard. He will work with federal partners to crack down on abuse in refugee and benefit programs so scarce resources go to citizens and legal residents as intended. Taxes / Budget Mike Lindell’s tax plan will cut Minnesota taxes, fees, and property bills so working families, small businesses, farmers, and retirees can keep more of what they earn. He hears the same story from parents, shop owners, and young workers across Minnesota: everything feels more expensive, and the government keeps finding new ways to take a slice—even in a state already known for high costs. Taxes / Budget Mike will move to put real brakes on runaway property tax hikes by limiting annual increases, providing direct relief for seniors, veterans, and family farms, and shifting more of the education burden to the state so local boards aren’t pressured to keep raising levies. Defense / Veterans He will support troops, veterans, and first responders, and make sure Minnesota cooperates with federal efforts to secure the border and disrupt threats that reach our streets, from drugs to organized crime. Guns Mike Lindell believes families, single moms, seniors, and small business owners have a fundamental right to protect themselves and the people they love. He rejects the idea that responsible citizens should be treated like criminals while violent offenders get a revolving door. As governor, he will focus on enforcing the laws we already have against those who use weapons to commit crimes, traffic guns, or terrorize neighborhoods, while defending the rights of law‑abiding Minnesotans who hunt, shoot for sport, or choose to defend their homes. Education Mike Lindell believes every child in Minnesota—no matter their ZIP code—deserves a school that teaches them to read, think, and lead a good life. With math and reading proficiency stuck far too low and gaps that never seem to close, he knows the current system is failing too many kids. As governor, Mike will fight to expand real school choice and flexible education accounts so parents can pick what works best for their child—public, charter, private, online, or homeschool—without being trapped by their address. He will refocus classrooms on the basics: reading, math, history, and civics, while backing teachers who want to teach and giving parents clear transparency and rights on curriculum, materials, and school policies. Healthcare Mike Lindell believes health care should be personal and local, not like you’re fighting a maze of call centers and codes just to see a doctor. He knows from running a business that when competition is real and prices are clear, families win and costs come down. As governor, he will push for more transparency so patients can actually see what care costs before they get the bill, and for more flexible tools like health savings options and cross‑state insurance choices so families, seniors, and employers have more ways to find coverage that fits. He will lean into partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and faith‑based and community groups to tackle mental health and addiction—especially opioids—so people aren’t left alone when they hit their hardest moments. Abortion / Contraception Mike Lindell’s platform is built around strong families—moms, dads, grandparents, and guardians doing everything they can to give kids a better shot than they had. He believes a healthy state backs them up, especially when life takes unexpected turns. As governor, he will support programs and partnerships that walk alongside women in difficult pregnancies, expand adoption paths, and strengthen community and church‑based help so no mother feels like she has to face it alone. He will encourage policies that make it easier to marry, raise children, and care for aging parents, from better job opportunities to more stable, safe neighborhoods. Criminal Justice / Public Safety As governor, Mike will fully support law enforcement with training, tools, and clear backing so good officers can do their jobs and bad actors face consequences. He will support cooperation with federal immigration authorities to ensure that criminals here illegally are identified and removed, instead of being released back into Minnesota communities. Environment / Energy He is committed to real stewardship that keeps water clean, forests healthy, and fields productive without crushing families and jobs under extreme climate agendas that ignore Minnesota’s realities and basic common sense. His approach is all about balance and homegrown strength: expand bio-fuels from Minnesota corn and soybeans, responsibly develop iron ore and minerals on the Iron Range, and promote advanced nuclear and natural gas to deliver steady, reliable power when the thermometer dives. He will protect treasures like the Boundary Waters and Great Lakes with practical conservation with local input, not blanket shutdowns that wipe out livelihoods. Done right, this strategy means more jobs in energy and mining, lower utility bills for families and small businesses, and a state that hands its natural heritage to the next generation in better shape—without telling working Minnesotans they are the problem. Defense / Veterans As governor, Mike will streamline state veterans’ services so help is easier to find and faster to receive, expand job training and hiring preferences that plug veterans into good careers, and partner with businesses that value the discipline and leadership they bring. He will also support mental health care tailored to the unique pressures of service, including options that involve faith‑based counseling and community support where veterans actually live. Healthcare The goal is straightforward: more choices, less red tape, and a system where moms, business owners, students, and retirees feel like valued patients—not case numbers. Environment / Energy As governor, Mike will push to cut the regulatory clutter that buries family operations, expand rural broadband so precision agriculture and online markets actually work out in Greater Minnesota and back value‑added agriculture like ethanol, biofuels, and processing that keep more dollars on the farm and in the local café. He will fight for fair trade that opens doors for Minnesota products while guarding farmers from being undercut by unfair foreign competition, and he will insist disaster assistance reaches the barn, not just the bureaucracy. Economy He will lean in for Minnesota’s shop floors, start‑ups, family farms, college grads, and main‑street businesses with a relentless “Buy Minnesota” push that keeps jobs, innovation, and paychecks here instead of drifting to the coasts or overseas. By teaming up with technical colleges, universities, trade schools, and employers, Mike will connect young people and mid‑career workers directly into high‑demand careers in construction, skilled trades, healthcare, logistics, and technology.

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