DemocratRunning for PA-10 U.S. House · 2026
Janelle Stelson
Former WGAL news anchor
Janelle Stelson is an American former television news anchor and politician. She worked at WGAL for 26 years; before that, she worked at WHTM , WPLG , WHP , and WITF . Stelson is running in 2026 to represent Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, after losing the race to do so in 2024.
Born 1959Profession Former WGAL news anchor
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03
Former WGAL news anchor Janelle Stelson, who worked at the station for 26 years, is running for Pennsylvania's 10th House seat after losing the race in 2024. She polls at about 51%, roughly 6 points ahead of opponent Scott Perry. Market data implies about a 90% win probability, and she has raised approximately $5 million for her campaign.
51%
Polling average
our aggregate
94%
Win probability
market-implied
$4.7M
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Stelson's money comes from.
B−
59/100
Independence index
A mixed funding picture — in-state funding is the watch item.
2 watch items · in-state funding
Small-dollar reliance40
20% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence68
8% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding28
72% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure99
$39k in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
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No legislative record
Roll-call votes and sponsored bills are collected for members of Congress from congress.gov. There is no roll-call source for this office yet.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How they vote
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No party-unity or ideology scores
Party-unity and DW-NOMINATE ideology scores are only available for candidates with a congressional roll-call record.
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
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No career timeline
Career history is built from Wikipedia / Wikidata records. No matching public record was found for this candidate.
Public favorability
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No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$4.7M
Raised
$1.4M
Spent
$3.3M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
20% small (<$200)72% large indiv.8% PAC
28% in-state · 72% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-04-29 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Race
The contest Stelson is running in.
PA · HOUSE · 2026likely d
Stelson (D) vs Scott Perry (R)
51%+6.0 Stelson45%
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Which party will win the 2026 US House election in Pennsylvania's 10th District?
predictit · Democratic Party
Which party will win the 2026 US House election in Pennsylvania's 10th District?
predictit · Republican Party
Will the Republican Party win the PA-10 House seat?
Polymarket · Republican Party
Will the Democratic Party win the PA-10 House seat?
Polymarket · Democratic Party
PA-10 House winner?
Kalshi · Democratic Party
PA-10 House winner?
Kalshi · Republican Party
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT.
Democrat · PA-10 U.S. House
Janelle Stelson
Former WGAL news anchor
Janelle Stelson is an American former television news anchor and politician. She worked at WGAL for 26 years; before that, she worked at WHTM , WPLG , WHP , and WITF . Stelson is running in 2026 to represent Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, after losing the race to do so in 2024.
Where Stelson standsRace →
Stelson 51%Scott Perry 45%
Market · wins
94¢
51%
Poll avg
94%
Win prob
$4.7M
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03Former WGAL news anchor Janelle Stelson, who worked at the station for 26 years, is running for Pennsylvania's 10th House seat after losing the race in 2024. She polls at about 51%, roughly 6 points ahead of opponent Scott Perry. Market data implies about a 90% win probability, and she has raised approximately $5 million for her campaign.
Governing & voting record
—
No legislative record
Roll-call votes and sponsored bills are collected for members of Congress from congress.gov. There is no roll-call source for this office yet.
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
—
No career timeline
Career history is built from Wikipedia / Wikidata records. No matching public record was found for this candidate.
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who Stelson's money comes from.
B−
59/100
Independence index
A mixed funding picture — in-state funding is the watch item.
2 watch items · in-state funding
Small-dollar reliance40
20% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence68
8% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding28
72% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure99
$39k in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How they vote
—
No party-unity or ideology scores
Party-unity and DW-NOMINATE ideology scores are only available for candidates with a congressional roll-call record.
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$4.7M
Raised
$1.4M
Spent
$3.3M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
20% small (<$200)72% large indiv.8% PAC
28% in-state · 72% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-04-29 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Race
PA · HOUSE · 2026likely d
Stelson (D) vs Scott Perry (R)
51%+6.0 Stelson45%
Open full race detail →
Related prediction markets
All markets →Which party will win the 2026 US House election in Pennsylvania's 10th District?
predictit · Democratic Party
Which party will win the 2026 US House election in Pennsylvania's 10th District?
predictit · Republican Party
Will the Republican Party win the PA-10 House seat?
Polymarket · Republican Party
Will the Democratic Party win the PA-10 House seat?
Polymarket · Democratic Party
PA-10 House winner?
Kalshi · Democratic Party
PA-10 House winner?
Kalshi · Republican Party
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT.