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Janelle Stelson

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Democrat

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

Notable personal detailsJanelle Stelson is an American former Emmy Award-winning television news anchor who worked at WGAL for 26 years, with earlier work at WHTM, WPLG, WHP, and WITF. She ran as the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District in 2024 and is again seeking the Democratic nomination for PA-10 in 2026.

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fec.gov janellestelson.com en.wikipedia.org wesa.fm democratsworkforamerica.org cityandstatepa.com wgal.com giffords.org ballotready.org inquirer.com penncapital-star.com inkl.com dauphincounty.gov axios.com apnews.com cumberlandcountypa.gov pa.gov linkedin.com witf.org pennsylvaniaindependent.com keystonenewsroom.com eenews.net climatepower.us nrdcactionvotes.org politico.com electdemocraticwomen.org nrcc.org politicspa.com yahoo.com ijr.com pac.blackeconomicalliance.org dailycaller.com commonwealthfoundation.org realclearhealth.com truthout.org justfacts.votesmart.org assets.apnews.com developer.ballotpedia.org cdn.ballotpedia.org static.votesmart.org

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 updatedMay 19, 2026

Janelle Stelson is in the news because she is again running for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 10th District and is one of the main Democrats trying to challenge Republican Rep. Scott Perry. She narrowly lost to Perry in 2024, but this time she has strong backing from major Democratic groups and has raised far more money than her primary rival, Justin Douglas. The May 19 Democratic primary will decide whether she gets another shot at Perry in the general election.

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Articles

MPMechanicsburg Patriot News 5 days ago