US Edition‘Summer House’ alum Luke Gulbranson launches House bid in Minnesota
The 42-year-old reality star says he is running to protect union jobs and affordable health care after recent cuts.
- On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Luke Gulbranson, 42, announced his Democratic bid for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Republican Representative Pete Stauber.
- An Eveleth native and former "Summer House" cast member, Gulbranson grew up relying on food assistance and Medicaid, experiences that drive his focus on expanding healthcare access.
- Gulbranson criticized "dangerous rhetoric" in Washington, D.C., pledging to prioritize "lowering costs, protecting essential programs, and expanding access to affordable healthcare.
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Reality TV star from "Summer House" is running for Congress in Minnesota's Iron Range
EVELETH, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — A reality TV star with roots in the Iron Range of Minnesota is running for Congress. Luke Gulbranson has announced his candidacy for Minnesota’s 8th congressional district. “Yeah, I’ve been on reality TV but that’s drama for show. What’s happening in D.C. is real drama with real consequences and the stakes couldn’t be higher.” The Democrat and Eveleth native made the announcement during a campaign video posted to You…
“Summer House” alum Luke Gulbranson is running for Congress to tackle the 'real drama' in D.C.
The Bravo reality TV star has launched a campaign to unseat Republican Rep. Pete Stauber.Luke Gulbranson in 2025Credit: Dia Dipasupil/WireImageKey PointsLuke Gulbranson, who starred on Bravo's Summer House, is running for congress in Minnesota.He is looking to unseat Republican Rep. Pete Stauber, the incumbent for the state's 8th Congressional District."Yeah, I've been on reality TV, but that's drama for show," Gulbranson said. "What's happening…
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