Summer House star announces run for Congress after reality TV career

Politics
16 Apr 2026 • 2:08 AM MYT
The Independent
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Summer House star announces run for Congress after reality TV career

  • Reality television star Luke Gulbranson, known for "Summer House," announced his candidacy for Congress in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District.
  • Gulbranson, running as a Democrat, stated his motivation stems from the "dangerous rhetoric and madness coming out of D.C." and a desire to fix problems.
  • He shared his personal background of growing up with limited resources, experiencing poverty, and needing social assistance, crediting union jobs and community support.
  • His platform includes protecting lands, supporting good-paying union jobs, helping families on fixed incomes, and criticizing war spending, ICE actions, and votes against healthcare.
  • Gulbranson emphasized he is "not here to play politics" but to make Congress work for the people, joining other reality stars seeking political office.

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