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 largest Medicaid cuts in history, all to fund more tax cuts for billionaires. I’m running to give central Pennsylvanians the voice they deserve, and to fight to lower costs, protect social security and Medicare, ensure a women’s right to choose, and to secure the border. (ABC 27, WHTM, 7/14/25)​​

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To hear candidate Stelson directly, listen to this short video:

Janelle Stelson launches second Congressional bid​

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BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Janelle Stelson built a decades-long career as a news anchor and investigative journalist in southeastern Pennsylvania, becoming WGAL-TV’s 11 p.m. anchor in 1997. Under her lead, the program earned the region’s highest ratings.

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An Emmy Award winner, Stelson has been repeatedly named “Best News Anchor” by Senior News, and has received the Edward R. Murrow Award along with honors from the Associated Press. A trusted media presence in PA-10, she is an accomplished communicator with deep knowledge of the issues affecting local residents.

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In 2024, Stelson challenged incumbent Scott Perry, losing by just 1.2% in a highly competitive race.

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ON THE ISSUES

As outlined on her campaign website, Stelson’s priorities include:

• Lowering the cost of living through bipartisan problem-solving

• Reforming Congress with term limits, banning insider trading by family members, and restricting lobbying by former members

• Expanding access to high-quality, affordable health care

• Repairing the broken immigration system

• Creating well-paying jobs and reducing living costs

• Honoring veterans

• Restoring women’s reproductive rights protected under Roe v. Wade

• Strengthening public education and ensuring fair pay and respect for educators

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POLITICS IN PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania is a pivotal battleground state influencing control of the White House and Congress. Democrat Josh Shapiro is governor. Democrats hold the State House, while Republicans control the State Senate. In the U.S. House, Republicans hold a 10–7 edge. In the Senate, Democrat John Fetterman and Republican David McCormick each hold a seat.

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PA-10 has been represented for seven terms by MAGA-aligned Freedom Caucus leader Scott Perry. In 2024, Perry defeated Stelson by 5,133 votes. As of August 5, both the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate the 2026 race as a toss-up.

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