MN-08 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleReality television personality
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMinnesota
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BackgroundReality television personality
Notable personal detailsLuke Gulbranson is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He was born and raised in Eveleth, Minnesota, and has worked in media, including acting and modeling, and has been described as a youth hockey coach. He is known for appearances on reality TV series including Bravo’s "Summer House" and Netflix’s "Selling the OC."
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare, reducing costs for working families, and opposing cuts to social programs made to fund tax cuts for the wealthy; emphasizes making the economy work for working people rather than the top 1%.
Healthcare
Supports high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare; plans to lower health care and prescription drug costs, limit out-of-pocket spending for essential medications, and protect Medicare and Medicaid programs. Emphasizes defending the social safety net and addressing rural health access and hospital viability.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate’s campaign materials emphasize protecting land and water, supporting union jobs in extractive industries on the Iron Range, and lowering energy costs, but do not lay out specific climate policies or targets. Public coverage of his campaign highlights his local roots and economic priorities rather than detailed climate or energy proposals.
News
Luke Gulbranson has entered the race for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District as a Democrat, challenging Republican Rep. Pete Stauber in the 2026 election. He is campaigning on affordability, union jobs, child care, healthcare, and other northern Minnesota issues like housing and mining. The coverage mainly focuses on his candidacy and how his public profile as a former Bravo reality TV personality may shape the race.
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