MINUTES. IN COMMITMENT COVERAGE TONIGHT, A SMALL SHAKEUP IN THE RACE FOR PENNSYLVANIA’S 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHICH COVERS ALL OF DAUPHIN AND PARTS OF CUMBERLAND AND YORK COUNTIES TODAY, WILL DROP OUT OF THE RACE, ENDORSING DAUPHIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER JUSTIN DOUGLAS AND FORMER TV NEWS ANCHOR JANELLE STELSON ANNOUNCED HER CAMPAIGN AFTER COLLECTING THE NECESSARY 1000 SIGNATURES TO BE ON THE BALLOT IN MAY’S PRIMARY. DOUGLAS HAS YET TO QUALIFY FOR THE BALLOT. STILLSON’S CAMPAIGN MANAGER SAID IN A STATEMENT TO NEWS EIGHT TODAY. THEY’RE CONFIDENT IN THE RACE, ADDING, QUOTE, CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIANS KNOW JANELLE IS A VOICE THEY CAN TRUST. THAT IS WHY SHE HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO AND OVER A DOZEN UNIONS REPRESENTING THOUSANDS OF CARPENTERS, TEACHERS AND FIREFIGHTERS BECAUSE OF HER COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING FOR WORKING PEOPLE, DEMOCRATIC VOTERS WILL TURN OUT AND MAKE THEIR CHOICE. WE CAN RUN TO THE MIDDLE, OR WE CAN ELECT A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP THAT DOES NOT GO TO WASHINGTON TO DO MORE OF THE SAME, BUT GOES THERE WITH A RECORD OF SHAKING THINGS UP, FIGHTING CORRUPTION, AND STANDING UP FOR THE PEOPLE THAT ARE TRYING TO UNSEAT INCUMBENT REPUBLICAN SCOTT PERRY, WHO IS ALSO FACING A REPUBLICAN CHALLENGE
Democratic primary intensifies in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District
Updated: 5:22 PM EST Feb 20, 2026
The race for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, covering all of Dauphin County and parts of Cumberland and York counties, is heating up as Janelle Stelson and Justin Douglas vie for the Democratic nomination.Former TV news anchor Janelle Stelson announced her campaign after collecting 1,000 signatures on the first day of the petition period.Douglas endorsement from disabled Army veteranOn Friday, Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas received an endorsement from Will Lillich, a disabled Army veteran who dropped out of the race to support Douglas.This development leaves the Democratic primary race as a head-to-head contest between Douglas and Stelson, who has already secured enough signatures to be on the ballot.Stelson’s campaign manager expresses confidenceStelson’s campaign manager expressed confidence in the race against Republican Scott Perry, stating, “Central Pennsylvanians know Janelle is a voice they can trust. That is why she has been endorsed by Governor Josh Shapiro and over a dozen unions representing thousands of carpenters, teachers, and firefighters because of her commitment to fighting for working people.”Douglas emphasizing importance of voter turnout Douglas emphasized the importance of voter turnout and the need for new leadership, saying, “Democratic voters will turn out and make their choice. We can run to the middle, or we can elect a new generation of leadership that does not go to Washington to do more of the same, but goes there with the record of shaking things up, fighting corruption, and standing up for the people.”Democrats are aiming to unseat incumbent Republican Scott Perry, who is also facing a Republican challenge from Karen Dalton. Additionally, independent candidate Isabelle Harman is in the race.
The race for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, covering all of Dauphin County and parts of Cumberland and York counties, is heating up as Janelle Stelson and Justin Douglas vie for the Democratic nomination.
Former TV news anchor Janelle Stelson announced her campaign after collecting 1,000 signatures on the first day of the petition period.
Douglas endorsement from disabled Army veteran
On Friday, Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas received an endorsement from Will Lillich, a disabled Army veteran who dropped out of the race to support Douglas.
This development leaves the Democratic primary race as a head-to-head contest between Douglas and Stelson, who has already secured enough signatures to be on the ballot.
Stelson’s campaign manager expresses confidence
Stelson’s campaign manager expressed confidence in the race against Republican Scott Perry, stating, “Central Pennsylvanians know Janelle is a voice they can trust. That is why she has been endorsed by Governor Josh Shapiro and over a dozen unions representing thousands of carpenters, teachers, and firefighters because of her commitment to fighting for working people.”
Douglas emphasizing importance of voter turnout
Douglas emphasized the importance of voter turnout and the need for new leadership, saying, “Democratic voters will turn out and make their choice. We can run to the middle, or we can elect a new generation of leadership that does not go to Washington to do more of the same, but goes there with the record of shaking things up, fighting corruption, and standing up for the people.”
Democrats are aiming to unseat incumbent Republican Scott Perry, who is also facing a Republican challenge from Karen Dalton. Additionally, independent candidate Isabelle Harman is in the race.