2026 Lincoln Reagan Dinner

Mike Lindell

Mike Lindell’s story begins in Minnesota. Born in Mankato and raised in Chaska and Carver, Mike did not grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth. He was raised in a trailer park, where he learned early on that nothing in life is given, it must be earned. Mike is the definition of a blue-collar worker. Before he was a CEO, he was a carpet cleaner, a lunch wagon driver, and a bartender. He knows the struggle of living paycheck to paycheck. He understands the anxiety of wondering if you can afford gas to get to work. His roots are deep in Minnesota soil, and his values, hard work, faith, and family—were forged in local communities.

Mike’s journey has not been a straight line to success. For decades, he battled a crippling addiction that cost him his marriage, his home, and nearly his life. He knows what it feels like to be lost, broken, and without hope.

But on January 16, 2009, Mike found the strength to turn his life around. Through the grace of God and an unwavering desire to be better, he achieved sobriety and has never looked back. This victory over personal demons gave Mike a new purpose: to help others find their way out of the darkness.

He founded the Lindell Recovery Network, a platform dedicated to connecting those struggling with addiction to faith-based recovery organizations. Mike believes in second chances because he is living proof of one. He carries this compassion with him every day, fighting for the forgotten men and women of our society.

In 2004, Mike had a literal dream about a pillow that would hold its shape. Everyone told him it was impossible. Investors laughed. Retailers shut the door in his face. But Mike possessed the grit of a true entrepreneur. He taught himself how to sew, how to manufacture, and eventually, how to market his invention to the world. But the most important part of this success story is where it happened. While other CEOs shipped jobs to China and Mexico to save a few pennies, Mike kept his manufacturing right here in Minnesota. He created thousands of local jobs, revitalizing our communities and proving that American manufacturing is still the best in the world. He didn’t just build a company; he built a livelihood for thousands of families.

Mike Lindell has never been one to stay comfortable when he sees injustice. In recent years, Mike stepped into the national arena to advocate for election integrity and transparency.

The consequences were severe. Big box retailers stripped his products from their shelves. Banks canceled his accounts. The media launched a relentless campaign to destroy his reputation. Yet, Mike did not waver. He sacrificed millions of dollars in personal wealth and business revenue to stand up for what he believes is right. This fearlessness is exactly what Minnesota and the country needs. Mike has proven that he cannot be bought, bullied, or silenced. He values truth over profit and the Constitution over convenience.

Now, Mike Lindell is answering a new call to service. He is running for Governor of Minnesota to bring common sense back to their state capital. Running to restore safety, rebuild Minnesota’s economy, and protect the vulnerable.

Mike Lindell

Attorney General Ken Paxton
Candidate for U.S. Senate

Congressman Chip Roy
Candidate for Attorney General

Chip Roy is a genuine conservative, devoted husband and father, and proud Texan dedicated to defending freedom and the rule of law.

He is serving his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the heart of the Texas Hill Country and is now running for Attorney General of Texas to defend Texas families, secure our communities, and preserve the Lone Star State’s legacy of freedom.

In Congress, Chip serves on the Rules, Budget, and Judiciary Committees, where he also chairs the Subcommittee on the Constitution. He is the Policy Director of the House Freedom Caucus, where he has earned a reputation as a principled fighter and policy-driven leader.

Over his time in public service, Chip has established himself as one of Texas’s most relentless voices for secure borders, fiscal sanity, and constitutional limited government. He has authored landmark legislation to:
- Designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations and secure our borders
- Block the Chinese Communist Party from buying American land
- Ban congressional stock trading
- Strengthen election integrity and protect the Second Amendment

Prior to serving in Congress, Chip’s career spanned the courtroom, state government, and private sector. He served as:
- First Assistant Attorney General of Texas under Ken Paxton
- Chief of Staff to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
- Senior Counsel to Gov. Rick Perry
- Counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee
- Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Texas, where he prosecuted violent criminals, drug traffickers, and illegal aliens

Chip earned a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, where he met his wife, Carrah, a proud Texas A&M graduate. They live in Dripping Springs, where Chip’s family has deep roots dating back to 1853, and together they are raising their two children, Charlie and Virginia.

The Roy family are members of All Saints Presbyterian Church and continue a long Texas tradition of public service, faith, and commitment to community—a legacy that includes law enforcement officers, educators, and veterans.

Chip Roy for Attorney General

Dr. Bobby Eberle

Currently hosts the 13-Minute News Hour. As a recognized leader in conservative politics, he has been profiled in both USA Today and Insight Magazine. His opinion pieces have been featured in numerous publications including the Washington Times, Human Events, FoxNews.com, and the Houston Chronicle.

In 2022, Dr. Eberle was elected as the Chairman of the Fort Bend County Republican Party. Through his organizational and leadership skills, Fort Bend County Republicans scored their first countywide election victories since 2016. Fort Bend County is ranked as the most diverse county in the state of Texas, and in the top 3 in the nation. The efforts at turning Fort Bend County have earned Eberle respect and recognition from around the state of Texas.

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