Janelle Stelson hauls in over $2.1M in Q1 in House race against Rep Scott Perry 

Democrat Janelle Stelson’s campaign announced on Monday that the former broadcast journalist hauled in over $2.1 million in the first quarter of fundraising this year as she eyes a rematch against Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) this November, according to figures first shared with The Hill. 

Stelson’s campaign said it has received contributions from 9,000 unique donors; she starts off the second quarter with more than $3 million in the bank for one of the most competitive House races of this cycle. 

Perry has not yet announced his fundraising numbers for the first quarter. Candidates have until Wednesday to file their fundraising reports.  

“Hardworking Central Pennsylvanians from every corner of our community are rallying around Janelle’s campaign to unseat career politician Scott Perry because they’re ready for something different,” Stelson campaign manager Alma Baker said in a statement. 

“We are grateful for the outpouring of support, along with the backing of leaders ranging from Governor Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, State Senator Patty Kim, and more than a dozen labor unions,” Baker added. “Janelle’s message of rooting out Washington corruption and fighting to make life more affordable is driving the momentum behind our campaign.” 

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The congressman, who represents the state’s Harrisburg-based 10th Congressional District and was a subject of interest in the Justice Department’s probe around efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, is seen as one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the House. 

 The district went for President Trump by just over 5 points in 2024.

Stelson, a former anchor for WGAL, came within several thousand votes of unseating him in 2024 — losing to him by just over a percentage point. Stelson is facing several Democrats in the May 19 primary to take on Perry again. 

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