Candidate for U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania District 10
Scott Perry
RepublicanIncumbent
Scott Perry is a Republican who has served in the U.S. House since 2013, a retired Pennsylvania Army National Guard brigadier general and a former chair of the House Freedom Caucus. His campaign emphasizes lower taxes and less regulation, immigration enforcement, energy independence and protecting Medicare and Social Security.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania District 10 (in Congress since 2013)
- Hometown
- Dillsburg area, York County
- Campaign website
- patriotsforperry.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Presents himself with the tagline "Soldier. Businessman. Leader." and points to nearly 40 years of military service, including commanding units in Iraq.[1]
- Says excessive taxes and over-regulation keep small businesses from creating jobs, and supports a Balanced Budget Amendment and debt reduction.[1],[2]
- Says he has cosponsored bipartisan bills for a decade to stop stock trading by members of Congress, and voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act.[5]
Background
- U.S. Representative (District 4, 2013–2019; District 10, 2019–present), U.S. House of Representatives · 2013–present[3]
- Chair, House Freedom Caucus · 2022–2024[3]
- State Representative, Pennsylvania House of Representatives · 2007–2012[3]
- Soldier and helicopter pilot; commanded the 2nd Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment in Iraq (2009–2010) and retired as a brigadier general, Pennsylvania Army National Guard · 1980–2019[3],[1]
- Co-founder, Hydrotech Mechanical Services[3]
Education
Where they stand
- TaxesSupports lowering taxes on families and small businesses, reducing regulation and the national debt, and a Balanced Budget Amendment.[2]
- ImmigrationSupports border security, deporting violent criminals, drug dealers and terrorists, banning sanctuary cities and more resources for the Border Patrol.[2]
- Energy & EnvironmentSupports a mix of energy sources including natural gas, hydroelectric and nuclear power with a goal of energy independence; introduced bills in 2025 to repeal federal tax credits for renewable energy, electric vehicles and ethanol.[2],[4]
- Health CareOpposes government-run health care; supports guaranteed coverage for preexisting conditions, lower prescription drug costs, expanded health savings accounts and buying insurance across state lines.[2]
- AbortionOpposes abortion except in cases of rape, incest or danger to the mother's life, opposes taxpayer funding of abortion and supports parental consent for minors.[2]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act Budget reconciliation law extending the 2017 tax cuts, adding new tax breaks, raising immigration enforcement and defense spending, and reducing Medicaid and SNAP spending; passed 218–214. (U.S. House) | Yes[6] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (Senate amendment) Ended the fall 2025 government shutdown with stopgap funding for most agencies through Jan. 30, 2026 and full-year funding for several appropriations bills; passed 222–209. (U.S. House) | Yes[7] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Annual defense policy and programs authorization for fiscal year 2026; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[8] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 1834 – Breaking the Gridlock Act Three-year extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired at the end of 2025, brought to the floor by discharge petition; passed 230–196. (U.S. House) | No[9] | Jan 8, 2026 |
In their words
“servant leaders shouldn't have a special pathway to wealth”
“We've got to get the federal government out of every facet of our lives”
Sources
- Patriots for Perry, Perry campaign
- Issues, Perry campaign
- Scott Perry, Wikipedia
- Congressman Scott Perry Introduces Three Bills to Repeal Green New Deal Tax Credits, Office of Rep. Scott Perry, January 9, 2025
- Perry Votes to Stop Congressional Insider Trading, Office of Rep. Scott Perry, July 22, 2026
- Roll Call 190: H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 285: H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 320: S. 1071, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 11: H.R. 1834, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, January 8, 2026
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania District 10
- Janelle Stelson (Democratic)