Candidates wanting to appear on the primary ballot this year in Pennsylvania are now cut off from filing. In Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, represented by Republican Scott Perry, Democrats Janelle Stelson and Justin Douglas have filed to run for the Democratic nomination. The district serves Dauphin County as well as parts of Cumberland and York counties. Stelson, who lost to Perry in 2024 by about 5,000 votes, said at a campaign event in York County today that her agenda is about fighting Washington corruption. “I’m working on a lot of things that I wish we could have done better last time, and I hope it makes a difference. Much like I did when I was a journalist, I continue to listen, which is probably the most important thing, and hear what everybody cares about. Instead of shining a bright light on those issues, I’d love to carry those voices to the halls of Congress,” Stelson said. Stelson is going up against Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas, who also shared his approach to the race with News 8. “We’re the grassroots candidate, and we understand that. We don’t have the support of Washington, we don’t have PAC money, we haven’t taken any PAC money. Our average dollar donation is $23, over 4,000-plus donations. We feel strongly that we represent the people and that’s what put us in this position to be able to file,” Douglas said.Perry is the only Republican in the race. The primary election in Pennsylvania is May 19.

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. —

Candidates wanting to appear on the primary ballot this year in Pennsylvania are now cut off from filing.

In Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, represented by Republican Scott Perry, Democrats Janelle Stelson and Justin Douglas have filed to run for the Democratic nomination.

The district serves Dauphin County as well as parts of Cumberland and York counties.

Stelson, who lost to Perry in 2024 by about 5,000 votes, said at a campaign event in York County today that her agenda is about fighting Washington corruption.

“I’m working on a lot of things that I wish we could have done better last time, and I hope it makes a difference. Much like I did when I was a journalist, I continue to listen, which is probably the most important thing, and hear what everybody cares about. Instead of shining a bright light on those issues, I’d love to carry those voices to the halls of Congress,” Stelson said.

Stelson is going up against Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas, who also shared his approach to the race with News 8.

“We’re the grassroots candidate, and we understand that. We don’t have the support of Washington, we don’t have PAC money, we haven’t taken any PAC money. Our average dollar donation is $23, over 4,000-plus donations. We feel strongly that we represent the people and that’s what put us in this position to be able to file,” Douglas said.

Perry is the only Republican in the race.

The primary election in Pennsylvania is May 19.