Pennsylvania State Senator District 36 Choose 1
Description of office: The General Assembly is the legislative branch of government in Pennsylvania. It is composed of two houses: the Senate is the upper house, and the House of Representatives is the lower house. A majority vote in both houses is necessary to pass a law. The PA Senate consists of 50 members, representing one district each, with an equal number of constituents. Senators must be at least 25 years old, have been a citizen and a resident of the state four years and a resident of their respective districts one year before their election, and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service. The Senate develops budget packages, makes taxation decisions, allocates spending, and passes laws (including redistricting in collaboration with the House of Representatives). In addition, the Senate tries officials impeached by the House and authorizes executive appointments. Senators serve on various policy committees that may propose legislation.Term: 4 years Salary: $113,591Vote for ONE.
Biographical Information
County
Lancaster
Occupation
Pennsylvania State Senator, 36th District
Education
Associate's Degree, Northwest College; Bachelor of Arts, Lee University
Qualifications
State Senator, May 2025 - present. Mayor of East Petersburg Boro, 2018 - 2025.
Campaign Website
http://friendsofjamesmalone.org
Facebook URL
http://facebook.com/maloneforsenatePA
X Handle
@MaloneForSenate
Instagram URL
http://www.instagram.com/_maloneforsenate/
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing residents of your district, and how would you address them?
Lowering the Costs of Everyday Essentials: Sen. Malone is working to lower the cost of living by addressing healthcare costs, expanding access to affordable housing, and supporting policies that make life more affordable. He recently supported massive tax breaks for working families and seniors.
Investing in Strong Public Schools: Sen. Malone has brought back millions in school funding to his district, championed fair funding for public schools, and helped pass new protections to keep students safe, including legislation requiring schools to report incidents of digital harassment and exploitation.
Funding Law Enforcement: Sen. Malone will always vote to fund law enforcement to keep communities safe.
What changes, if any, would you support to enable better access, ensure security, and support the processes of our elections?
Sen. Malone strongly supports a statewide requirement for drop boxes and ballot cure, so that Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth have equitable access to voting. Everyone should also be able to go to the polls without fear of intimidation or harassment; with certain actors threatening the sanctity of the right to vote, it's more important than ever to educate and encourage people to cast their ballots, whether in person or by mail. Sen. Malone also supports ensuring that counties follow the rule of law and not partisanship, and opening primaries so that all voters have a say in who ends up on the ballot.
What are your thoughts on the state budget process? What changes, if any, would you support so that the budget is enacted in a timely manner?
In the PA State Senate, one party has held the majority for over 30 years, and in that time, the number of days in session has consistently decreased. Sen. Malone supports increasing session days and keeping the Senate in session until the budget passes on time so that school districts and state agencies get their funding and can best support students and all Pennsylvanians.
Should the state legislature enact laws concerning the impacts on water, energy, or land use from the development and operation of data centers? Would state regulation of data center development and operation interfere with the authority of municipalities to establish ordinances under the MPC (Municipal Planning Code)?
Sen. Malone will always support local control over data center development, and will continue working to protect ratepayers from price increases tied to data centers. Communities should have the means and the power to decide what's best for them, which is why Sen. Malone voted to allow municipalities to enact a moratorium on their development. Sen. Malone called upon the State Senate leadership to immediately take up legislation protecting local control, and was encouraged to see the Governor's executive action to so just a week later. Lancaster County is home to some of the greatest farmland in the world, and Sen. Malone will always work to protect it and his constituents from big tech companies.
Biographical Information
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing residents of your district, and how would you address them?
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What changes, if any, would you support to enable better access, ensure security, and support the processes of our elections?
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What are your thoughts on the state budget process? What changes, if any, would you support so that the budget is enacted in a timely manner?
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Should the state legislature enact laws concerning the impacts on water, energy, or land use from the development and operation of data centers? Would state regulation of data center development and operation interfere with the authority of municipalities to establish ordinances under the MPC (Municipal Planning Code)?
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