Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry survives House challenge from Democratic journalist Janelle Stelson

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Republican Rep. Scott Perry has defeated Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson successful Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District — 1 of nan year’s tightest House races.

Rep. Scott Perry conducts a news convention successful Mechanicsburg, Pa., Oct. 11. ZUMAPRESS.com

Perry, 62, leads pinch 50.8% of nan ballot to Stelson’s 49.2% arsenic 98% of votes person been counted, nan Associated Press reports.

Perry enlisted thief from nationalist Republicans to fend disconnected a reliable situation from Stelson, 63. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) each stumped for him successful October.

Stelson campaigned against Perry’s hard-right estimation by tying him to nan Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and accusing him of promoting various conspiracy theories.

Janelle Stelson speaks during a Democratic superior statement successful York, Pa., April 9. AP

The challenger besides ran an ad touting her support for extending nan 2017 Trump taxation cuts successful precocious October — contempt opposing an hold previously.

Perry campaigned connected his blimpish credentials while denouncing attacks connected his support for Social Security and Medicare benefits.

The southcentral Pennsylvania territory was rated a toss-up by Cook Political Report and covers parts of 3 counties: Cumberland, Dauphin and York. It includes nan authorities capital, Harrisburg.