Janelle Stelson Seeks Rematch Against Scott Perry

Janelle Stelson, a former news anchor who switched from Republican to Democrat, has launched a 2026 rematch against Republican Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District after losing to him by just over 1% in 2024—Perry's closest margin since taking office. Stelson is now focusing her campaign on criticizing Perry’s vote for the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' which preserved Trump-era tax cuts but enacted significant Medicaid and SNAP cuts, arguing these measures will harm local healthcare and fiscal stability. She is also emphasizing a tougher stance on border security and pledging to move into the district after past residency criticism. Perry defends his vote as fiscally responsible and protective of Medicaid for vulnerable Americans, while highlighting strong fundraising and his alignment with Trump. Democratic leaders, including Gov. Josh Shapiro, are backing Stelson and view the seat as a top priority after she outperformed the district's partisan lean in 2024. The 2026 race is expected to be highly competitive and attract significant attention and resources from both parties.