Christopher Madel

A former trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., Madel has represented clients in many delicate and high-profile investigations and lawsuits (civil and criminal). Chris and a former partner defended Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett against felony criminal charges. Im January 2026. Madel dropped out of the Minnesota governor race. He had been running as a Republican candidate to replace Tim Walz, who is retiring. Madel has also been the lawyer for Jonathan Ross, the immigration officer who shot and killed Renee Good. The 59-year-old political newcomer was rattled that none of the other six GOP candidates mentioned the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good or the immigration operation in the state during last week's debate.