Justin Douglas at a press conference in March 2025.
A county official has shared his interest in running for higher office.
Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas announced on Monday that he would launch an exploratory committee as he weighs a bid for representative of Pennsylvania’s 10th congressional district in 2026.
Douglas has served as a county commissioner since January 2024, after a historic election that brought the county its first Democrat-controlled board in over a century. Since then, he has led efforts to expose “corruption” and “wasteful spending,” his press release said.
His exploratory committee will now “test the waters” for a potential race for Congress. If nominated by the Democratic Party, Douglas would face long-time incumbent Scott Perry, a Republican, assuming Perry runs for re-election.
“From day one as commissioner, I’ve made it my mission to fight fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption, no matter where it hides or who it implicates,” Douglas said. “That fight belongs in Washington too, where public trust has been eroded for far too long. I’m exploring this campaign because our communities deserve leaders who answer to the people, not to special interests.”
According to the release, Douglas will meet with community leaders and residents and determine what resources would be needed for a run for the office.
“Folks in PA-10 are ready for a leader who puts the people ahead of party politics,” Douglas said. “They want someone who will uphold the Constitution, fight for their families, and bring integrity back to public office. Scott Perry has lost the trust of this district, and regardless of the outcome of this Exploratory Committee, one thing is certain, it’s time for him to go.”
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