Stelson sees her three-decade career as a journalist as a benefit in Washington, saying she would approach the role with a listen-first attitude that would allow her to accurately and effectively elevate her constituents' concerns.

“I’ve been listening for more than 30 years as a broadcast journalist. I don’t agree with every story, but I always make sure it gets told properly,” she said. “Listening to everybody’s causes, concerns and issues, I used to shine a bright light on them and make other people aware. Now I can take those voices to the halls of Congress – that’s my hope for the future – and make sure the voices are heard and that their issues are dealt with appropriately.”

Janelle Stelson works toward November rematch with Scott Perry

Stelson, a former anchor at WGAL, said in an interview with News 8 that she believes she can build off the momentum of last year’s race, in which she lost to Perry by a little more than 5,000 votes.

Stelson launches 2nd congressional bid, seeks rematch with Rep. Perry

Janelle Stelson previously worked as an anchor at WGAL and as a broadcast journalist.

Janelle Stelson works toward a November rematch with Scott Perry

After losing a close race against a Rep. Scott Perry in 2024, former TV news anchor and Democrat Janelle Stelson on Monday officially kicked off another bid for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District next year.

Janelle previously ran for U.S. representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District in 2024 but did not win.

Janelle previously ran for U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District in 2024 but did not win.

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Janelle will work with Republicans & Democrats to lower the costs of utilities, healthcare, buying a home, and invest in our small businesses and family farms. She will fight for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid and a woman’s right to choose.

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Plans to work across party lines to lower utility and home-buying costs and invest in small businesses and family farms.

- Plans to work across party lines to lower utility and home-buying costs and invest in small businesses and family farms.

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- Plans to protect Medicare and Medicaid.
- Supports abortion access.

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At an event Wednesday, Stelson said she would work across party lines if elected, arguing that effective representation should not be limited by political affiliation.

Janelle Stelson pitches candidacy to Republicans in congressional race

Plans to work across party lines if elected.

- Plans to work across party lines if elected.

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Her campaign intends to focus on lowering the cost of living, protecting Medicare, Social Security and a woman’s right to choose and advocating for immigration reform to secure our borders.

Former WGAL anchor Stelson announces she will seek a rematch with Scott Perry in 2026

Advocates for immigration reform to secure the border.

- Advocates for immigration reform to secure the border.

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