James Andrew Malone

Incumbent Pennsylvania State Senator in East Petersburg, PA

James Andrew Malone is a candidate for Senator in the General Assembly District 36 in Pennsylvania State Senate District 36, Pennsylvania — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Thomas Matthew Jones, Jere Swarr.

James Andrew Malone is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 36 since May 2025. A Democrat, Malone won a special election to succeed Republican Ryan Aument, successfully flipping the district. Prior to his time in the State Senate, he served as the Mayor of East Petersburg, Pennsylvania, from 2017 until 2025. His professional background includes work as a senior development consultant, application developer, and database developer.