Janelle Stelson

Janelle Stelson is a former WGAL television news anchor who won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District on May 19, 2026. She is challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Scott Perry in a rematch of their 2024 contest.

Incumbency status: challenger

Residence: Harrisburg, PA

Biography

Janelle Stelson is a former television news anchor at WGAL in the Harrisburg-Lancaster market. She ran for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District in 2024, losing to Republican Scott Perry by approximately 5,133 votes. She won the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026, to secure a rematch. Both parties consider Rep. Perry one of the most vulnerable House Republicans.

Professional background

Former television news anchor, WGAL

In this race

Issue positions

Healthcare Aca Medicaid (Aca Medicaid)
Janelle Stelson opposes specific healthcare cuts proposed in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill'. Her stance supports the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which maintains existing provisions for health insurance coverage. Opposing these cuts ensures the continuation of current healthcare benefits and access under the ACA.
Taxation Working Families Tax Cuts (Working Families Tax Cuts)
Janelle Stelson advocates for tax breaks benefiting the middle class, not billionaires. Her position opposes the Working Families Tax Cuts, which would restore income taxes on tips for 4 million tipped workers, restore income taxes on overtime for over 80 million hourly workers, and restore income taxes on Social Security for millions of retirees. This opposition also prevents cutting the Child Tax Credit from $2,200 to $2,000 per child, reducing the standard deduction for 90% of taxpayers, eliminating the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, and reversing increased Medicare payments to rural providers. Her stance prevents what would constitute the largest tax increase in American history.
Immigration Border Security (Border Security)
Janelle Stelson states that deportations must focus on violent criminals. She asserts that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should not arrest legal citizens. This position prioritizes the removal of dangerous individuals while protecting the rights of legal residents.
Federal Spending Deficit (Spending Deficit)
Janelle Stelson criticizes the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' for its direct impact of adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt. This increase in federal spending contributes significantly to the national deficit.

Ratings & scores

  • Pennsylvania AFL-CIO: Endorsed (2024)
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund: Endorsed (2026)