‘Prepared to Marshal Every resource:’ Sen. Malone Launches Reelection, Dems Eye a Pa. Senate Flip

Dems 'prepared to marshal every resource' as they eye 2026 flip in Pennsylvania

It was an early sign of Democrats’ off-year electoral strength when James Malone, the former mayor of East Petersburg, defeated Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons in a March special election. He became the first Democrat to represent Lancaster County in the chamber since 1889.His victory was only by a mere 529 votes, but it was a shock to many political observers who thought a Democrat would never stand a chance in the race. The win gain…

‘Prepared to marshal every resource:’ Sen. Malone launches reelection, Dems eye a Pa. Senate flip

Sen. James Malone (D-Lancaster) addresses supporters at his reelection campaign launch at Lancaster Distilleries on Dec. 1, 2025 (Photo courtesy of the Malone campaign)It was an early sign of Democrats’ off-year electoral strength when James Malone, the former mayor of East Petersburg, defeated Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons in a March special election. He became the first Democrat to represent Lancaster County in the chamber since 1…

Pa. Dems could control the state with Lancaster County Senate seat