See where Malone and Jones stand on jobs, the budget and health care. Names follow official Lancaster County election filings.
James Andrew Malone (Democratic), Tom Jones (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; James Andrew Malone is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. James Andrew Malone was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Tom Jones won the Republican primary with 80.4 percent over Jere Swarr (19.6 percent). Pennsylvania nominates by plurality (no runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field matches the Department of State's general-election candidate listing (pavoterservices.pa.gov, read October 20, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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James Malone worked as a roofer and carpenter before serving eight years as mayor of East Petersburg. He represents Senate District 36 in Lancaster County and serves as Democratic chair of the Game & Fisheries Committee, per the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
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Tom Jones is a local business owner, community leader and lifelong Lancaster County resident, per the campaign site. He and his wife, Rochelle, raised their four children in Maytown, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Pennsylvania Senate District 36 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Pennsylvania Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Andrew Malone and Tom Jones. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on jobs, the budget and health care.
When is the Pennsylvania Senate District 36 election in Pennsylvania?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Pennsylvania are on the Pennsylvania election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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