Janelle Stelson wins Democratic primary in Pennsylvania to in 2nd challenge to US Rep. Scott Perry
Stelson, a former TV anchor, won backing from Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee after losing to Perry by less than 1 point in 2024.
- On Tuesday, Janelle Stelson won the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in the Harrisburg-area district, mounting her second straight bid against the incumbent.
- Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee backed Stelson to help retake the U.S. House, aiming to select "top tier" candidates, DCCC chair Rep. Suzan DelBene said.
- Contested primaries include Bob Harvie in suburban Philadelphia challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, and Bob Brooks in the Allentown-area seat challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie.
- Philadelphia Democrats face a wide-open primary to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans, featuring state senator Sharif Street. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti secured the Democratic nomination unopposed.
- Democrats hope to capitalize on weaker Republican turnout in Pennsylvania this year to flip key seats, as Shapiro aims to deliver Democratic control of the state Legislature.
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Janelle Stelson wins Democratic primary in Pennsylvania to in 2nd challenge to US Rep. Scott Perry
WARMINSTER, Pa. (AP) — Janelle Stelson won the Democratic Party’s nomination Tuesday to run for a congressional seat in southern Pennsylvania and mount her second straight challenge to Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry.
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