Biography

Career

Senator James Andrew Malone is a father, husband, and former mayor proudly representing Pennsylvania’s 36th Senate District in Lancaster County.

Senator James Andrew Malone - PA State Senate

James Andrew Malone is a father and husband.

As someone who has worked tough jobs to provide for himself and his family, James is a champion for legislation that rewards hard work and respects the people who do it. From harvesting sugar beets and feeding cattle in his youth to working as a roofer and carpenter as a young man, his path shaped his legislation priorities. In the Senate, he fights to make sure people doing hard jobs can afford a good home and are paid a living wage.

James previously worked harvesting sugar beets and feeding cattle, as well as working as a roofer and carpenter.

James currently serves as the state senator for Pennsylvania’s 36th Senate District in Lancaster County. He previously served as mayor.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

#### Building Strong Communities

When small businesses thrive, neighborhoods grow stronger, and first responders have the tools they need to keep us safe. James is focused on strengthening communities by investing in reliable infrastructure, supporting local jobs, and ensuring the people who serve Pennsylvania families have the resources they need to do their work well.

Priorities - Malone for Senate

#### Lowering the Cost of Everyday Essentials

Families are feeling the squeeze from rising prices on everything from healthcare to groceries. James 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 for working people.

Prioritizes infrastructure investment, local jobs, and resources for people serving Pennsylvania families.

Works to lower living costs by addressing healthcare costs, expanding affordable housing, and supporting policies for working people.

- Prioritizes infrastructure investment, local jobs, and resources for people serving Pennsylvania families.
- Works to lower living costs by addressing healthcare costs, expanding affordable housing, and supporting policies for working people.

Economy

#### Investing in Strong Public Schools

Every student deserves a safe, high-quality education. James has 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. He believes education is the foundation of opportunity and the best investment we can make in Pennsylvania’s future.

Championed fair funding for public schools.

Helped pass legislation requiring schools to report incidents of digital harassment and exploitation.

- Championed fair funding for public schools.
- Helped pass legislation requiring schools to report incidents of digital harassment and exploitation.

Education

#### Supporting Seniors

James is a trusted voice for seniors and retirees. He’s committed to protecting pensions, lowering healthcare costs, and ensuring older Pennsylvanians can live with dignity, security, and peace of mind.

Committed to lowering healthcare costs for older Pennsylvanians.

- Committed to lowering healthcare costs for older Pennsylvanians.

Healthcare

As of October 16, 2026, James Andrew Malone’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

At the July 18 district-office opening, Malone said: “Every day as your Senator, I will do what it takes to make sure we take care of our people,” Senator Malone continued. “I’ll work to invest in our public schools, support our first responders, and give our families, our seniors, and our other vulnerable neighbors the foundation they need to thrive.”

Senator Malone hosts grand opening of district office in Lititz

Public Safety

#### Securing Local Control over Data Centers

James believes you should have a say in data center development in your communities. That’s why he called on the Senate leadership to call the Senate back into session to pass common-sense regulations and guardrails that would give municipalities the power and tools to protect residents from pollution and rate hikes.

#### Protecting Our Land, Water, and Traditions

James believes Pennsylvania’s outdoors are part of who we are, from our forests and farmland to our hunting and fishing heritage. He’s working to preserve those traditions through responsible conservation, support for Sunday hunting, and policies that protect livestock, natural resources, and rural communities for future generations.

Called on Senate leadership to reconvene and pass data-center regulations empowering municipalities to protect residents from pollution and rate hikes.

Supports responsible conservation and policies protecting livestock, natural resources, and rural communities.

- Called on Senate leadership to reconvene and pass data-center regulations empowering municipalities to protect residents from pollution and rate hikes.
- Supports responsible conservation and policies protecting livestock, natural resources, and rural communities.
- Supports Sunday hunting.

Energy & the Environment

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- Works to lower living costs by addressing healthcare costs, expanding affordable housing, and supporting policies for working people.

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