MN-08 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMinnesota
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BackgroundSmall business owner
Notable personal detailsLuke Gulbranson is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District (2026). He was born and raised in Eveleth, Minnesota, and has described working as a small business owner and youth hockey coach, including operating a maple syrup business. He previously worked in media and supported himself through acting and modeling before returning to Eveleth.
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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 is in the news because he has entered the race for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District as a Democrat. He is challenging Republican Rep. Pete Stauber and says his campaign will focus on affordability, union jobs, child care, healthcare, housing, and mining-related issues in northern Minnesota. The coverage mainly centers on his candidacy and the attention his former Bravo profile brings to the race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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