Longtime news anchor-turned-House candidate wins Dem primary in key Pennsylvania district Democrat Janelle Stelson, a former NBC affiliate anchor, has won the primary to challenge Republican Rep. Scott Perry. Stelson faced criticism regarding her residency while running in Perry’s district, though she has since moved. She holds some differing views from her party, expressing concerns about the border situation and supporting the repeal of Trump’s tariffs, while Perry has maintained conservative stances.

• Janelle Stelson, a former news anchor, won the Democratic primary in a Pennsylvania House district.
• She will face incumbent Republican Rep. Scott Perry, a member of the Freedom Caucus.
• Stelson was criticized for her residency but has since moved within the district.
• Stelson has expressed views that differ from some within the Democratic party, including concerns about the border and support for repealing Trump’s tariffs.
• Rep. Perry has consistently won re-election but faces a shifting political landscape in his district.