The Republican congressman pledges to help President-elect Donald Trump advance his second term agenda.
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) narrowly defeated his Democratic opponent as Republicans picked up seats in two Pennsylvania districts where Democrats hold a slight registration advantage.
Perry, who previously chaired the conservative House Freedom Caucus, beat Janelle Stelson, a Republican-turned-Democrat and longtime local news anchor.
In a Nov. 8 statement, Stelson conceded to Perry and said she has called the congressman to congratulate him on his victory.
“It is my hope that he will be a representative for every Central Pennsylvanian regardless of who they voted for, and put partisanship aside to solve the challenges that face our community,” she said.
A six-term Pennsylvania congressman, Perry currently presents the state’s 10th District, which includes the state capital, Dauphin County, and parts of Cumberland and York Counties.
“I’m excited to help President Trump implement his America First agenda,” Perry wrote on X after The Associated Press projected his win.
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His victory, along with the ouster of six-term Rep. Matt Cartwright and three-term Rep. Susan Wild, put the GOP closer to a House majority.
Perry had campaigned on issues such as inflation, the border crisis, healthcare reform, and women’s sports. He has been a