Mike Lindell spent $190K on his memoir, distributing 20K–25K copies to voters as a campaign tool, despite having no personal funds left.

Mike Lindell, a Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, has spent nearly $190,000 on his memoir, "What Are the Odds? From Crack Addict to CEO," purchasing and distributing 20,000 to 25,000 copies to voters since launching his campaign in December 2025. The move, part of a broader strategy to promote his story and attract donations, uses the book as a campaign tool instead of traditional flyers. His campaign raised $352,000 in individual contributions, with over half spent on the book, despite Lindell claiming he has no personal funds left after legal debts from election-related lawsuits. He remains one of 10 GOP contenders for the nomination.