ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Republican Rep. Scott Perry defeated Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, one of the closest House races this year.
According to the Associated Press, with 98% of votes counted, Mr. Perry, 62, led with 50.8% of the vote to Mr. Stelson's 49.2%.
Mr. Perry sought the cooperation of national Republicans to fend off a stiff challenge from Mr. Stelson, 63. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep. Byron Donald (R-Fla.) all had troublesome Octobers for them.
Mr. Stelson campaigned against Mr. Perry's hard-right reputation by linking him to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot and accusing him of promoting various conspiracy theories.
Challenger also ran advertisement Despite this, in late October he touted his support for extending Trump's 2017 tax cuts. had previously opposed the extension..
Mr. Perry touted his conservative credentials while denouncing attacks on his support for Social Security and Medicare benefits.
The south-central Pennsylvania district is highly rated by Cook Political Report and covers portions of three counties: Cumberland, Dauphin, and York. It also includes the state capital, Harrisburg.
