The childhood star who played Laura Ingalls Wilder on “Little House on the Prairie” says she’s “physically unable” to continue campaign. “Little House on the Prairie” actress Melissa Gilbert said Tuesday she is dropping out of her congressional race, a move that makes first-term U.S. Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, a shoo-in for re-election. In a statement, Gilbert cited ... READ MORE Photos and Story Shared from the Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI Patch … [Read more...]
Actress Melissa Gilbert to Run for Congress
August 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Pa Ingalls would be proud. Actress, former "Little House on the Prairie" star, and now proud Michigander Melissa Gilbert announced today that she is running for the Democratic seat in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. Last year U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) decided not to seek another term, which caused many in Michigan politics, including Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett, to throw their hat into the ring for consideration. Ultimately, Mike Bishop won the Republican seat … [Read more...]
