Polling Average
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48.3%
44%
Democrat
Janelle Stelson
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania
$16.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Janelle Stelson is trading at 77% to win the PA-10 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleTelevision news anchor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationPennsylvania
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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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Political 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.
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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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 13, 2026
Janelle Stelson won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District and is now the party’s nominee for a rematch against Republican Rep. Scott Perry. She has also been raising significant money, with recent reports showing her ahead of Perry in both quarterly fundraising and cash on hand. More recently, she unveiled a housing plan and attacked Perry over his vote against a bipartisan housing bill, underscoring that housing is becoming a key issue in the race.
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Articles
NNewsmax4 months ago
Gov. Shapiro's Clout on the Line in Pennsylvania Primaries
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YDYork Daily Record4 months ago
York County polls open for 2026 Pennsylvania primary
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MPMechanicsburg Patriot News 4 months ago
Stelson v. Douglas pits Ms. Inevitable versus Mr. Upstart in 10th Congressional primary
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UTUSA TODAY4 months ago
Local TV stars around US are running for Congress
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Latest Polls
PA-10 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Janelle Stelson currently averages 48.3%, ranking first in this race, 4.3 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 48.3%Position: firstMargin: +4.3 ptsLatest poll: 51.0% (Apr 20 - 23)Polls included: 3
Average recalculated from polls through Apr 20 - 23.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$6.5M
$4.9M
$3.3M
$1.6M
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$6.5M
$15.2K
$6.5M
$271.1K
Cycle 2026
$6.4M
$4.5M
$1.9M
$105.6K
Source: FEC
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