Story perspectives

Justin Douglas Wins 10th District, Shapiro’s Endorsement Tested

5/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Voters in 10th District chose Justin Douglas after Governor Josh Shapiro did not endorse Janelle Stelson.
May 19, 2026 primaries selected nominees in Pennsylvania’s swing districts and Philadelphia.
The primaries saw Governor Josh Shapiro and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) chair Suzan DelBene endorse the nominees, while progressives Justin Douglas, Lucia Simonelli and Ryan Crosswell challenged them, turning contests into a test of Shapiro’s influence ahead of his reelection bid.

1 of 1

Story summary

Voters in 10th District chose Justin Douglas after Governor Josh Shapiro did not endorse Janelle Stelson.
May 19, 2026 primaries selected nominees in Pennsylvania’s swing districts and Philadelphia.
The primaries saw Governor Josh Shapiro and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) chair Suzan DelBene endorse the nominees, while progressives Justin Douglas, Lucia Simonelli and Ryan Crosswell challenged them, turning contests into a test of Shapiro’s influence ahead of his reelection bid.