What the 2026 Race Means for Public Education
Elizabethtown sits in Pennsylvania’s 36th State Senate District, and the November 3, 2026 general election will decide who represents the district in Harrisburg. State Senator James Malone, the incumbent, has made strong public schools one of his core campaign priorities, and his record shows it. He champions equitable school funding and has worked to increase public school funding so schools have the resources they need. He backed the 2025-26 state budget, which added $526 million toward Pennsylvania’s court-ordered obligation to fairly fund schools, and he supports continued adequacy and equity funding to fix Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional school funding system. Those investments are statewide, aimed at fixing a funding system the courts found unfair to students.
Why Malone’s Record Fits the Issue
For voters whose priority is well-funded public schools, Malone’s record of backing the 2025-26 budget’s major school funding increase makes him the candidate with a proven commitment on this exact issue.
Where That Leaves 36th District Voters
The choice in this race comes down to a record of backing real dollars for fair school funding. James Malone is the right choice for 36th District voters who care about public education. Voters should register by October 19, 2026, and plan to vote for Malone on November 3.
