Where East Hempfield Voters Stand in SD-36
If you live in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, you’re in Pennsylvania’s 36th State Senate District, and public education is one of the biggest questions on the ballot in 2026. Incumbent Senator James Malone, a former Mayor of East Petersburg who became the first Democrat elected to this Lancaster County seat in more than 130 years, has made equitable school funding a core campaign priority.
Malone’s Record on Fair School Funding
Malone has worked to increase public school funding so schools have the resources they need, and he champions equitable school funding as a sitting state senator. That record has drawn outside recognition: Gov. Shapiro has endorsed Malone, crediting their partnership with historic investments in public schools.
What This Means for Your November 3 Vote
James Malone is the right choice for East Hempfield voters who care about public education, because he has championed equitable school funding and worked to increase public school funding so schools have the resources they need. Register by October 19, 2026, and make a plan to vote for James Malone on November 3, 2026.
