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Janelle Stelson U.S. House — Pennsylvania's 10th District Lean D First run
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U.S. House — Pennsylvania's 10th District · First run

Janelle Stelson

Janelle Stelson is a former Central Pennsylvania TV news anchor who won the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026. She is challenging Republican Rep. Scott Perry again after losing to him by just over 5,000 votes in 2024.

On the ballot against Scott Perry (R)

Why it matters: Republican Scott Perry won this central Pennsylvania seat by just over 5,000 votes in 2024, his narrowest win in 12 years, making it one of the Democrats' best chances to flip a House seat.

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The race at a glance

Race ratingLean DCook Political Report, Oct 16 source
Polling average (2 polls) Stelson 48% 45% Perry 7% undecided or other Stelson +3 Sep 24Oct 17Most recent poll from each pollster, Sep 24 to Oct 17. Checked 31 min ago. Every poll
Money raised (through Sep 30) Stelson$8,689,755 Perry$6,457,001 $2,517,215 cash on hand. source

Every poll in this race

PollsterDateSampleStelsonPerryMargin
Susquehanna PollingOct 17300 LV49%46%D +3
Franklin & MarshallSep 24390 RV · Margin of error ±5.7%47%44%D +3

LV = likely voters, RV = registered voters. Polls listed by 270toWin. Each pollster name links to its own release.

In Janelle's own words

I think the war in Iran should end almost immediately.
Janelle Stelson, during her debate with Scott Perry, Oct 14 source
He voted to strip millions of Americans of their healthcare.
Janelle Stelson, in her primary-night victory speech, speaking about Scott Perry, May 19 source

Where Janelle stands

Cost of living
She says she will work with both parties to lower the costs of utilities, health care and buying a home. source
Social Security and Medicare
She says she will fight to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. source
Health care
She supports letting the government negotiate drug prices, banning surprise medical bills and keeping medical debt off credit reports. source
Congressional ethics
She supports term limits, a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, and voting against congressional pay raises. source
Abortion
She supports a woman's right to choose. source

The record

  • Worked about 30 years in Central Pennsylvania local TV news, including 26 years as an anchor at WGAL.
  • Was a registered Republican until February 2023, when she switched parties, citing the end of Roe v. Wade.
  • Lost to Scott Perry in 2024 by just over 5,000 votes, his closest race since he took office.
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The file on Scott Perry

  • The House select committee report on the Jan. 6 attack named Perry as one of several congressional Republicans who tried to help President Trump overturn the 2020 election results. source
  • Perry voted against renewing Affordable Care Act subsidies and supported the One Big Beautiful Bill, which cut federal Medicaid funding. source
  • Perry supports a federal gas tax moratorium and voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act on data center power costs. source

Endorsed by

Gov. Josh ShapiroDemocratic Congressional Campaign CommitteeDauphin County Democratic Party

Janelle Stelson. Photo: James Newton / jnewt-maps on Bluesky, CC BY-SA 4.0

Profile sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Race data checked Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Quotes on this page were matched word for word against their sources.