‘Summer House' Star Announces Run for Congress: "Reality TV Is Drama for Show-D.C. Is Real Drama"
Luke Gulbranson, who starred on Bravo's Summer House in seasons 4 through 6, has announced he is running for Congress.
Gulbranson, who is also an actor appearing in series like The Flight Attendant and Love... Reconsidered, threw his hat into the ring, citing chaos from the current administration and his desire to return power to the people.
"Costs are up-we feel it at the pump and the checkout line. Health care is under attack, forcing families to choose between paying bills and affording prescriptions," he captioned an emotional Instagram video. "Unions are being targeted, like in St. Louis County where this administration is threatening to cut funding if we ensure fair wages for union workers. And in northern Minnesota, two mines are down, leaving 600 people out of work, all while the President uses foreign steel for his own projects. It's time for Congress to work for the people again-not special interests, not party politics, and not the President."
Gulbranson is running in Minnesota's 8th District, explaining in his video that he understands the struggles of everyday Americans. "I didn't grow up with much," he said. "I know what it's like to get the power turned off a few times. To need food assistance, or go hungry. To need Medicaid, or you couldn't see a doctor."
Hockey was his passion, often giving Gulbranson that relief from tough times, adding, "Because life has a funny way of closing one door and opening another," he said. Gulbranson flicked at his time on Summer House, sharing, "Yeah, I've been on reality TV, but that's drama for show. What's happening in D.C., is real drama."
Gulbranson shared on his campaign website: "I'm running for Congress to help the family doing math at the kitchen table and coming up short, to protect the land, the water, and the hardworking people who deserve better, to give more opportunities to the kid skating on the outdoor rink until the lights go out."
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This story was originally published April 15, 2026 at 7:24 AM.