Janelle Stelson will face Rep. Scott Perry again after victory in Pa.-10 Democratic primary • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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The former WGAL news anchor was the preferred candidate of the Democratic Party.
Democratic candidate Janelle Stelson greets voters in York Nov. 5, 2024 (Photo by Ben Wasserstein for the Capital-Star)
Former WGAL anchor Janelle Stelson secured a decisive victory in the 10th Congressional District Democratic Primary against progressive Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas Tuesday night. She led by 69-31 with an estimated 71% of the vote in just after 11 p.m., according to the Associated Press’ tally of unofficial results.
Her victory sets up a re-match against incumbent Republican Rep. Scott Perry in November, who she lost to narrowly in 2024. The 10th District includes all of Dauphin County and parts of Cumberland and York Counties.
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