James Malone Likely Wins PA Senate Seat After Special Election in District 36
James Andrew Malone seems poised to win the PA Senate seat in District 36, a victory attributed to Democrats despite a Republican majority. Governor Josh Shapiro noted a rejection of extremism, while voter turnout may have affected results. Losing candidate Josh Parsons expressed disappointment after a low turnout led to his apparent loss.
Democrats claimed victory in Lancaster County following East Petersburg Mayor James Andrew Malone’s apparent win in the open Pennsylvania Senate seat for District 36. This position became vacant when former Senator Ryan Aument transitioned to a role in U.S. Senator Dave McCormick’s office.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro commented on the results, stating that voters rejected extremism and division associated with Washington, D.C. By choosing Malone, the voters illustrated a preference for competence, common sense, and unity, despite the district previously leaning Republican.
The election outcome was unexpected, as voter registration indicates, there are 53 percent Republicans, 30 percent Democrats, and the remainder identifying as unaffiliated or with minor parties. The low voter turnout, below 30 percent, likely contributed to this shift in results.
In the recent past, Dave McCormick garnered 56 percent in his bid against Democratic Senator Bob Casey, with Donald Trump winning District 36 with 57 percent of votes. Following the election, Josh Parsons expressed disappointment on X (formerly Twitter), acknowledging the loss and thanking campaign supporters.
Parsons mentioned: “Obviously we are disappointed in the numbers. We are still reviewing them, but it appears we will come up a little short. We will have a further statement tomorrow.”
The special election in Pennsylvania’s District 36 marks a significant political shift as James Andrew Malone appears to have secured the Senate seat for Democrats, despite the district’s Republican majority. Low voter turnout was likely a factor that contributed to this unexpected outcome. Both Malone’s win and the subsequent remarks from Governor Shapiro and Josh Parsons reflect the continuing dynamics of voter sentiment in the area, hinting at evolving political landscapes leading into the 2024 elections.
Original Source: local21news.com
