Pennsylvania TV stations pull Perry ad attacking Democrat Janelle Stelson
The gist
Harrisburg- and Lancaster-area TV stations pulled a Perry-sponsored ad accusing Stelson of public nudity and hiring undocumented workers.
The ad's claims are disputed as unsubstantiated in a closely watched House race.
How it unfolded
- 2023Stelson, a registered Republican for most of her adult life, switched to the Democratic Party and entered the House race, resigning from her television role to run.
- 2024Perry defeated Stelson by about 5,000 votes, around 1% of the vote, in their first matchup.
- Aug 14, 2026East Pennsboro Township police responded to a neighbor's complaint that Stelson was nude in her backyard; no charges were filed.