James Malone (Pennsylvania)
James Malone (Democratic Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 36. He assumed office on May 5, 2025. His current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Malone (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 36. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
James Malone earned an associate degree from Northwest College in 1995 and a bachelor's degree from Lee University in 1997. His career experience includes working in business application development. He has been affiliated with the Pennsylvania State Mayors Association and the Tall Cedar Foundation.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Malone was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Game & Fisheries Committee
- Aging & Youth Committee
- Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
- Communications & Technology Committee
- Senate Local Government Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36
Incumbent James Malone (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36
Tom Jones (R) and Jere Swarr (R) are running in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36 on May 19, 2026.
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2025
See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36
James Malone defeated Josh Parsons and Zachary Moore in the special general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 36 on March 25, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Malone (D) | 50.0 | 27,034 |
| Josh Parsons (R) | 49.1 | 26,508 | ||
 | Zachary Moore (L) | 0.9 | 483 | |
| Total votes: 54,025 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2025
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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- ACLU of Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights and civil liberties issues.
- Americans for Prosperity - Pennsylvania — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Associated Pennsylvania Constructors — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the highway construction industry.
- CeaseFirePA — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to gun safety.
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Ryan Aument (R) |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 36 2025-Present |
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