2025
Mike Rogers
Former FBI Director & U.S. Congressman
Northwest Suburban Lincoln Day Dinner
The Lincoln Day Dinner is ROWT's signature annual gathering — the one night a year Wheeling Township Republicans come together with the broader Northwest Suburban GOP community. Past keynotes have drawn nationally recognized Republican leaders, from sitting U.S. Senators and Governors to RNC chairmen and White House advisors. ROWT is proud to co-host this event year after year.
Nearly Two Decades of National Speakers 
Past Keynote Speakers
A look back at the Republican leaders who have keynoted the Northwest Suburban Lincoln Day Dinner. For ticket information, sponsorship tiers, and the latest speaker announcement, visit the official Lincoln Day Dinner site.
2024
Stephen Moore
Heritage Foundation Economist
2023
Sen. Joni Ernst
U.S. Senator (IA)
2022
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
U.S. Senator (TN)
2021
Charlie Kirk
Founder & President, Turning Point USA
2020
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw
U.S. Representative (TX)
2016
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
U.S. Senator (TX)
2015
Gov. Chris Christie
Governor (NJ)
2014
Gov. Bruce Rauner
Governor (IL)
2013
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul
U.S. Senator (KY)
2012
Newt Gingrich
U.S. House Speaker
2011
Reince Priebus
RNC Chairman
2010
Guy Benson
Fox News Contributor
2009
Karl Rove
Senior Presidential Advisor
2008
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam
U.S. Representative (IL)
Get Notified About the 2026 Dinner
Ticket, sponsorship, and keynote speaker details for the next Northwest Suburban Lincoln Day Dinner will be announced on the official Lincoln Day Dinner site. Let ROWT know you want the heads-up when it drops.
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