MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, a controversial election denier and supporter of President Trump, has taken steps toward trying to become the governor of Minnesota in next year's midterm elections.

State records show paperwork has been filed signaling Lindell may soon announce a statewide run.

Lindell told CBS News in a phone call that he has not 100% decided on a gubernatorial run but wanted to file paperwork in case he does commit. He said earlier this year that he would run as a Republican. He said he will further discuss his potential run at a press conference scheduled for next week.

Lindell has been at the center of a number of legal battles in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. Earlier this year, a federal judge ruled that Lindell defamed the election technology company

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