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
Age42 years old (Dec 26, 1983)
GenderMale
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LocationMinnesota
BackgroundReality television personality
Notable personal detailsLuke Gulbranson is a Minnesota-based reality television personality and political candidate running as a Democrat for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District in 2026. He was born and raised in Eveleth on the Iron Range and has worked in entertainment, including acting and modeling, and has been involved in hockey as a coach. He launched his congressional campaign in April 2026 with a platform emphasizing lowering costs and protecting working families.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports increasing taxes on the wealthiest Americans and ending tax breaks for the top 1% to raise revenue for programs that benefit working families; criticizes recent large tax cuts for wealthy individuals and corporations.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable health care and lowering health-care and prescription drug costs, including measures to limit out-of-pocket costs and cap executive/industry compensation. Emphasizes protecting essential programs while pursuing affordability-focused reforms.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate criticizes recent immigration enforcement actions and cites immigration enforcement crackdowns and ICE deployments as motivating concerns for his campaign, while emphasizing broader Democratic priorities. Public statements focus on opposing aggressive enforcement activity rather than detailed proposals for enforcement expansion or large-scale deportation policies.
Climate & Energy
The candidate’s campaign materials emphasize protecting land and water, lowering energy and gasoline costs, and supporting union jobs in mining and other industries, but they do not present specific climate targets or detailed energy-transition policies.
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