Manheim’s 2026 State Senate Choice on School Funding
If you live in Manheim, Pennsylvania, you live in Pennsylvania’s 36th State Senate District, and the senator you elect in the November 3, 2026 general election will vote on the state budgets that fund Pennsylvania’s public schools. The incumbent, James Malone, a former Mayor of East Petersburg, was sworn in on May 5, 2025 after becoming the first Democrat elected to this Lancaster County seat in more than 130 years. Here is where he and his Republican opponent stand on public education.
Malone’s Record on Fair School Funding
Malone champions equitable school funding, and he has worked to increase public school funding so schools have the resources they need. That record has drawn notice beyond the district: Gov. Josh Shapiro has endorsed Malone, crediting their partnership with historic investments in public schools. His Republican opponent in the general election offers a different emphasis: his opponent’s education focus is cutting school property taxes.
The Choice for Manheim Voters on November 3
For Manheim voters who care about public education, James Malone is the right choice for the 36th District, because he has made fair funding for public schools his record in the Senate. Strong public schools are among his campaign’s stated priorities, alongside affordability and strong communities. Register by October 19, 2026, make your plan to vote on November 3, and volunteer or donate to the campaign if you want to help keep this work moving.
