Former local news anchor Stelson unseats Perry in Pennsylvania’s 10th District

Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), an ally to President Trump, is projected to lose to Democratic opponent Janelle Stelson, according to The Hill’s election partner Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).

Perry has represented Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District since 2018. Now, Stelson has flipped one of the most highly contested seats in the Keystone State blue.

She lost to Perry in the 2024 election for the district’s seat, but only by a little more than 1 point — about 5,000 votes.

With nearly 80 percent of the ballots counted around 10:45 p.m. EST Tuesday, Stelson was up on Perry by 13 points, according to DDHQ .

The Democratic candidate worked for WGAL-TV in Lancaster, Pa., as a reporter before leaving to run for Congress in 2023. Originally registered as a Republican , she switched her affiliation for her run for Congress.

Stelson had pledged in her campaign to work with Republicans and Democrats on issues such as rising housing and healthcare costs, supporting small business owners and assisting Pennsylvania’s agriculture.

She received endorsements from some of the state’s top Democrats including Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis.