Mike Lindell stepping down as MyPillow CEO to focus on Minnesota governor's race

Core Impact Points

• Mike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, is stepping down as CEO to focus on his campaign for Minnesota governor.
• Lindell will remain a member of MyPillow's Board of Directors and has reduced his ownership stake in the company to a minority.
• James Furlong, a former director of MyPillow, will take over as CEO, and Lindell has been accused of violating campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy.
• The Republican Party of Minnesota has raised concerns over Lindell's domicile status, and he has been endorsed by President Trump in his gubernatorial bid.
• Lindell is the leading Republican candidate, according to a SurveyUSA/KSTP poll, and will face Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the November election if he wins the GOP nomination.