2026 Elections · Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Pennsylvania congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District in 2026?

Scott Perry (Republican), Janelle Stelson (Democratic) and Isabelle Harman (Independent).

  • Scott PerryRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $6.5M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Scott Perry's sponsored bills →
  • Janelle StelsonDemocratic✓ Verified
    $8.7M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Isabelle HarmanIndependent✓ Verified
    $67K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Scott Perry supports lowering taxes on families and small businesses, reducing government regulation, and voted against the KIDS Act while supporting financial protections and capital access legislation 123. He also supports securing borders, deporting violent criminals, banning sanctuary cities, and voted yea on multiple immigration enforcement acts 68. Janelle Stelson supports tax breaks for the middle class, opposes tariffs and taxes on tips or overtime, and prioritizes cutting wasteful government spending to reduce the deficit 4518. She also supports a stronger border with targeted deportation enforcement prioritizing violent criminals 9.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueScott PerryRepublicanJanelle StelsonDemocraticIsabelle HarmanIndependent
Economy & Jobs

Perry opposes excessive taxes and over-regulation, supports a Balanced Budget Amendment, less government regulation, reducing the National debt, and lowering taxes on families and small businesses.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Perry supports simplifying the tax code, reducing excessive government regulations, and reforming job training programs to create quality jobs and grow the private sector.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Perry votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention, and nay on the KIDS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stelson supports bipartisan efforts to lower the cost of living, repeal tariff taxes, end the war in Iran, and cut wasteful government spending to improve the economy for middle-class families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Stelson opposes tariffs she says raised costs for Pennsylvania families and supports making 'no tax on tips or overtime' permanent.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Healthcare

Perry opposes the Affordable Care Act and socialist government-run healthcare, supports reforms to reduce costs, improve quality, expand coverage, and allow patient-doctor decision making.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Perry votes yea on reauthorization acts for EARLY and rural care, Medicaid harm prevention, and lowering premiums, but nay on SUPPORT for Patients and Communities reauthorization.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stelson supports restoring the Medicaid cuts tied to Scott Perry's vote and extending ACA tax credits to lower monthly insurance costs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Harman proposes a systemic overhaul of healthcare to address rising premiums and expand access to universal healthcare options and specialized care.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Immigration

Perry supports securing borders, deporting violent criminals, banning sanctuary cities, and providing Border Patrol agents with resources, opposing Biden’s border policies that he calls a national security threat.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Perry supports securing borders as part of protecting the homeland from terrorism and illegal entry.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Perry votes yea on Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, and nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stelson says she supports a stronger border and targeted deportation enforcement that prioritizes violent criminals.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Immigration: Scott Perry supports securing borders, deporting violent criminals, banning sanctuary cities, and providing resources to Border Patrol agents, opposing Biden’s border policies which he calls a national security threat 1. He also voted yea on the Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, and nay on a national emergency resolution 3. Janelle Stelson supports a stronger border and targeted deportation enforcement prioritizing violent criminals 4.
Public Safety & Crime

Perry supports deporting violent criminals and drug dealers as part of immigration enforcement to protect communities from crime.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Perry votes yea on GUARD Act, Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, Cashless Bail Reporting Act, and Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets A…

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stelson supports creating an independent Congressional Ethics Agency and strengthening the FBI’s public corruption unit to hold members of Congress accountable.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Stelson supports universal background checks and red-flag laws alongside stronger enforcement of existing gun laws.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Scott Perry supports deporting violent criminals and drug dealers to enhance community safety through immigration enforcement 1. He voted in favor of several public safety measures, including the GUARD Act and the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act 2. Janelle Stelson supports establishing an independent Congressional Ethics Agency and strengthening the FBI’s public corruption unit to increase accountability in Congress 3. She also supports universal background checks, red-flag laws, and stronger enforcement of existing gun laws 4.
Abortion

Perry opposes late-term and partial birth abortion, taxpayer funding of abortion, supports exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother, and advocates parental consent and defunding Planned Parenthood.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Stelson supports restoring the abortion protections that existed under Roe v. Wade and says women should make their own health care decisions with their doctors.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Abortion: Scott Perry opposes late-term and partial birth abortion, taxpayer funding of abortion, supports exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother, and advocates parental consent and defunding Planned Parenthood 1. Janelle Stelson supports restoring the abortion protections that existed under Roe v. Wade and says women should make their own health care decisions with their doctors 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

Perry opposes Biden-Harris tax-and-spend policies, supports lowering taxes on families and small businesses, and advocates for a Balanced Budget Amendment and reducing the national debt.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Perry votes yea on Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, congressional budget resolution, continuing appropriations, agriculture appropriations, and military construction appropriations, and nay on AGOA Extension Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Stelson supports tax breaks for the middle class, opposes taxes on tips and overtime, and prioritizes cutting wasteful government spending to reduce the national deficit.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Scott Perry opposes Biden-Harris tax-and-spend policies, supports lowering taxes on families and small businesses, and advocates for a Balanced Budget Amendment and reducing the national debt 1. He voted yea on the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, congressional budget resolution, continuing appropriations, agriculture appropriations, and military construction appropriations, and nay on the AGOA Extension Act 2. Janelle Stelson supports tax breaks for the middle class, opposes taxes on tips and overtime, and prioritizes cutting wasteful government spending to reduce the national deficit 3.
Energy & Environment

Perry supports balancing energy needs with environmental protection, endorses energy independence through natural gas, hydroelectric, nuclear power, and clean energy technologies.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Perry votes yea on disapproval of EPA rule, American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments, and HEATS Act, and nay on Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative, and Nationwide …

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Perry serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and emphasizes national security threats from failed border policies and energy dependence.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Perry votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on National Defense Authorization Act, naming VA clinic, and extending FISA authorities (though that motion failed).

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Scott Perry supports securing borders, deporting violent criminals, banning sanctuary cities, and providing resources to Border Patrol agents, opposing Biden’s border policies which he calls a national security threat. He also voted yea on the Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, Deporting Fraudsters Act, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, and nay on a national emergency resolution. Janelle Stelson supports a stronger border and targeted deportation enforcement prioritizing violent criminals.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Scott Perry supports deporting violent criminals and drug dealers to enhance community safety through immigration enforcement. He voted in favor of several public safety measures, including the GUARD Act and the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act. Janelle Stelson supports establishing an independent Congressional Ethics Agency and strengthening the FBI’s public corruption unit to increase accountability in Congress. She also supports universal background checks, red-flag laws, and stronger enforcement of existing gun laws.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Scott Perry opposes late-term and partial birth abortion, taxpayer funding of abortion, supports exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother, and advocates parental consent and defunding Planned Parenthood. Janelle Stelson supports restoring the abortion protections that existed under Roe v. Wade and says women should make their own health care decisions with their doctors.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Scott Perry opposes Biden-Harris tax-and-spend policies, supports lowering taxes on families and small businesses, and advocates for a Balanced Budget Amendment and reducing the national debt. He voted yea on the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, congressional budget resolution, continuing appropriations, agriculture appropriations, and military construction appropriations, and nay on the AGOA Extension Act. Janelle Stelson supports tax breaks for the middle class, opposes taxes on tips and overtime, and prioritizes cutting wasteful government spending to reduce the national deficit.