India, April 15 -- Reality TV personality Luke Gulbranson has entered the political arena announcing his run as a Democrat against Republican Congressman Pete Stauber in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District.

The Iron Range native revealed his campaign through a video, highlighting his working-class background and concerns about the current political climate.

His entry comes just weeks before the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party's endorsement conventions which makes the race more competitive.

Gulbranson is best known for appearing on reality TV shows like Summer House and Selling the OC. Originally from Eveleth in Minnesota, he has strong roots in the Iron Range - where his family still lives. Alongside his television career, he ha...