Democrat Janelle Stelson Flips Pennsylvania Seat

Democrat Janelle Stelson defeated US Representative Scott Perry in Pennsylvania, flipping a key Republican-held seat in the battleground state. The victory marks a significant pickup for Democrats as they work to gain control of the US House.

People enter a polling location at Simon Butler Elementary School as supporters of the Democratic and Republican parties staff tables with campaign signs outside during the 2026 US midterm elections in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, US, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah Beier

Democrat Janelle Stelson defeated United States Representative Scott Perry in a Pennsylvania district on Tuesday, according to local media reports. The victory flips a Republican-held seat in a key presidential battleground state. Democrats need a net gain of four seats nationally to win control of the House of Representatives.