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Janelle Stelson

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Janelle Stelson

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PA-10 Democratic nominee?

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MAY 20, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleTelevision news anchor

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyMainstream Democrat

GenderFemale

LocationPennsylvania

BackgroundTelevision news anchor

EducationUniversity of Puget Sound — B.A., Politics and Government

Notable personal detailsJanelle Stelson is an American former television news anchor and broadcast journalist who worked for WGAL-TV in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, including as a weeknight co-anchor. She previously worked in broadcast roles in Harrisburg and Miami and began her career in the Harrisburg area after graduating from the University of Puget Sound. Stelson is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports raising taxes on the wealthiest individuals and largest corporations to ensure they "pay their fair share," backs laws that invest in manufacturing and climate/industrial policy, and favors tax breaks for the middle class rather than for billionaires.

Healthcare

Supports high-quality, affordable health care and stronger access to primary and urgent care; supports using government authority to lower prescription drug prices and preserving/strengthening Medicare and Medicaid. Also supports banning surprise billing, improving ambulance-billing dispute processes, and removing medical debt from credit reports.

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border security and tougher enforcement while emphasizing due process and prioritizing deportations for people who have committed violent crimes; supports funding border technology and accountability for ICE actions.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports codifying Roe v. Wade to restore federal protections for abortion and says women should make their own health care decisions with their doctors; prioritizes protecting reproductive rights and opposes nationwide bans without exceptions.

Climate & Energy

Supports significant clean energy investment and implementation of federal clean energy initiatives while recognizing the role of Pennsylvania’s energy industry and protecting energy-sector jobs; does not call for outright bans on fracking. Emphasizes investments in infrastructure and clean water projects tied to federal climate and infrastructure legislation.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports expanded background checks, implementation of red flag laws, incentives for safe firearm storage, removal of untraceable “ghost guns,” funding for community violence intervention programs, and measures to disarm domestic abusers. Focuses on enacting legislation to prevent gun violence while working in Congress to advance these reforms.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 16, 2026

Janelle Stelson won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District and is now the party’s nominee to challenge Republican Rep. Scott Perry again. Her campaign has also reported strong fundraising, bringing in $1.67 million in the latest quarter and holding more cash on hand than Perry. The race is being watched closely after Stelson narrowly lost to Perry in 2024.

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