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Janelle Stelson Launches 2026 Rematch Bid in Pennsylvania’s 10th District

Gov. Josh Shapiro will headline Stelson’s fundraiser to bolster her campaign with an early polling edge over Scott Perry.

FILE - Janelle Stelson, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, speaks during a debate on April 9, 2024 in York, Pa. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti, File)
Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) speaks during a news conference with members of the House Freedom Caucus outside the U.S. Capitol on September 12, 2023 in Washington, DC.
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Pennsylvania Democrat Janelle Stelson is challenging Republican Rep. Scott Perry again. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Overview

  • Janelle Stelson officially filed for the 2026 race on July 14, challenging eight-term Republican Scott Perry after a razor-thin 2024 defeat.
  • Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to headline Stelson’s upcoming fundraiser; early polls show her holding a modest lead in the suburban-leaning district.
  • Scott Perry has secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement and reports his strongest fundraising haul yet as he prepares to defend the seat.
  • Stelson’s platform centers on preserving reproductive rights, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid while supporting law enforcement and adopting a centrist stance on border security.
  • The 10th District’s growing Harrisburg suburbs have trended toward moderation, making this contest a pivotal battleground in Democrats’ bid to reclaim a House majority.