Harrisburg TV Stations Pull Campaign Ad Amid Defamation Concerns
Harrisburg-area TV stations have pulled a campaign ad for Republican Congressman Scott Perry, citing controversial and allegedly defamatory claims made against his Democratic opponent, Janelle Stelson, regarding public nudity and hiring undocumented immigrants. The ad, sponsored by the No Going…
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, October 30, 2026 — Several television stations in the Harrisburg area have ceased airing a campaign advertisement targeting Democratic candidate Janelle Stelson. The ad, which was sponsored by the No Going Back PAC and promoted by Republican Congressman Scott Perry, was removed due to its controversial content and allegations of defamation against Stelson.
The specific claims made in the advertisement reportedly involve accusations of public nudity and hiring undocumented immigrants. These assertions have drawn strong opposition from Stelson’s campaign.
Following the ad’s broadcast, Stelson’s campaign voiced significant objections, leading to the review and subsequent decision by local TV stations to pull the advertisement. The stations cited concerns over the nature and accuracy of the claims as the basis for their decision.
The No Going Back PAC is identified as the entity that sponsored the campaign ad. Information regarding the specific dates or duration the ad had been running prior to its removal was not provided. Similarly, the exact nature of the opposition from Stelson’s campaign and any specific communications with the TV stations were not detailed in the available information.
The contractor’s name for the ad’s production was not provided. Details on any further actions taken by the PAC or the Perry campaign, or any responses from the TV stations beyond the removal of the ad, were not specified.
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