Lower Paxton's 2026 House Race: What's at Stake for Public Education

If you live in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, you're in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, and the 2026 U.S. House race there draws a clear contrast on public education. Janelle Stelson calls quality public schools the bedrock of communities and the foundation of America. Her opponent takes a different approach to education policy.

Where Janelle Stelson Stands on Public Schools

Stelson's platform gets specific about schools. She says teachers, support professionals, cafeteria workers, and bus drivers should get the pay and respect they deserve, a conviction that runs in her family: her father was a public school teacher and coach. She also wants more vocational and technical training in schools, so students can step into trades like mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work that pay family-supporting wages. Her opponent, meanwhile, has supported tax credits for private school funding and a federal school choice program giving tax credits for donations to private and religious school scholarships. The choice in this race is between investing in public schools and the people who staff them, and steering public support toward private school scholarships.

Why Lower Paxton Voters Should Choose Janelle Stelson

Public education is on the ballot in the 10th District on November 3, 2026. Janelle Stelson is the right choice for Lower Paxton voters who want a representative who will stand up for public education and the people who deliver it every day. Support Janelle Stelson for Congress: register by October 19, 2026, and make your plan to vote.