Stelson Launches 2nd Congressional Bid, Seeks Rematch with Rep. Perry
PENNSYLVANIA'S 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, JUL 14 – Janelle Stelson aims to flip Pennsylvania's 10th District after losing by just over 1 point in 2024; Democrats see it as a key seat to regain House control in 2026.
- Janelle Stelson has announced her second congressional bid for the 2026 elections after losing to Scott Perry in 2024 by just over 5,000 votes.
- Stelson criticized Perry for being the 'deciding vote' on a tax and spending package that could negatively impact Medicaid benefits for constituents.
- In her announcement, Stelson stated she aims to provide a voice for central Pennsylvanians and address important issues like costs and healthcare.
- Stelson's previous defeat marked a 1.2% loss, one of the closest margins for any Democratic House challenger nationwide in 2024.
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Fmr Journalist Eyes Another Political Run in Pa.
Former broadcast journalist Janelle Stelson announced she is running again to challenge Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District. Stelson, a Democrat and former anchor at WGAL, lost to Perry, a Republican, in 2024 by just over 1 percentage point. "Scott Perry has spent more than a decade in DC taking votes that hurt us instead of delivering results — and he just sold the US out again by casting the deciding vote for the lar…


Scott Perry’s competitive 2024 challenger Janelle Stelson to run again in 2026
Democrat Janelle Stelson will run against Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) again in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District. She lost to the Republican in 2024 by less than 1 point. Stelson, a former news anchor, outperformed the area’s R+3 lean in 2024…
Scott Perry’s competitive 2024 challenger Janelle Stelson to run again
Democrat Janelle Stelson will run against Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) again in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District. She lost to the Republican in 2024 by less than 1 point. Stelson, a former news anchor, outperformed the area’s R+3 lean in 2024 and is expected to mount one of the more competitive races of 2026. In her campaign against him, she will focus on Perry’s association with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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