Stelson to face GOP Rep. Perry in rematch in competitive Pennsylvania district
Summary
Janelle Stelson won the Democratic primary and will run again against Republican Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District this November. Perry has held this seat since 2013, and the district is considered competitive by political analysts.Key Facts
- Janelle Stelson is a former TV news anchor and the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District.
- Stelson narrowly lost to Rep. Scott Perry in 2024 by about 5,000 votes.
- The 10th District includes Harrisburg, York, and nearby areas.
- The Cook Political Report rates this district as a toss-up, meaning it could be won by either party.
- Stelson defeated Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas in the Democratic primary.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee supported Stelson.
- Scott Perry, a Republican, has been in Congress since 2013 and was previously the chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
- Court-ordered redistricting in 2018 made Perry’s district more competitive for elections.
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