What the 2026 Race Means for Your Healthcare Bills
If you live in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, you’re in Pennsylvania’s 36th State Senate District, and healthcare costs are on the ballot this November 3. Rising prices for care and prescriptions hit seniors hardest, which is why the record of the incumbent, James Malone, matters most on this specific issue.
What Malone Has Actually Done on Healthcare Costs
Malone is working to address rising healthcare costs and is committed to safeguarding pensions and reducing healthcare expenses so seniors can live with dignity, security, and peace of mind. He has put that commitment into action: Malone brought a Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing on rising costs for seniors to Elizabethtown on June 12, 2026, saying people who worked their whole lives deserve to retire with dignity and without fear of depleting their resources. At that hearing, Malone said he is focused on lowering the cost of living for seniors in Lancaster County and across the Commonwealth. He also backed the 2026-27 budget, which continues expanding the Senior Citizens Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program, easing a major fixed-income expense for older residents.
Why This Matters for West Hempfield Voters
For West Hempfield households watching healthcare and retirement costs climb, Malone’s record shows a senator treating senior affordability as a working priority — holding a hearing on it locally, and voting for a budget that keeps expanding rebate relief seniors rely on. James Malone is the right choice for 36th District voters who want lower healthcare costs. Register by October 19, 2026, and vote on November 3.
