Pennsylvania State Senate District 36
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by James Malone Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Ryan P. Aument (Republican) was unopposed, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: JonesRight column: Malone
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeJonesNo published score for Malone
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- James MaloneIncumbentDemocratic
- Tom JonesRepublican
Source: pavoterservices.pa.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (14 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 91,710
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRyan P. AumentWon(incumbent) Republican 91,710100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,131
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRyan Patrick AumentWon(incumbent) Republican 69,85166.4% DemocraticWilliam N. Troutman Jr. Democratic 35,28033.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,744
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRyan P. AumentWon Republican 54,05872.3% DemocraticGary J. Schreckengost Democratic 20,68627.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,329
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael W. BrubakerWon(incumbent) Republican 65,329100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,041
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael W. BrubakerWon Republican 51,14565.5% DemocraticJason A. Leisey Democratic 26,89634.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,152
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNoah W. WengerWon(incumbent) Republican 52,15894.6% OtherLaurellynn T. Petolicchio Other 2,9945.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,144
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNoah W. WengerWon(incumbent) Republican 43,94981.2% DemocraticRichard Clark Jr. Democratic 10,19518.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,630
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNoah W. WengerWon(incumbent) Republican 52,630100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,738
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNoah W. WengerWon(incumbent) Republican 40,738100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,819
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNoah W. WengerWon(incumbent) Republican 43,819100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,991
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNoah W. WengerWon Republican 34,57565.3% DemocraticNorman D. Aamodt Democratic 18,37834.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,456
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhilip Price Jr.Won Republican 38,87946.0% DemocraticThomas J. McCormack Democratic 35,81642.4% IndependentRichard O. Womack Independent 5,2506.2% OtherMax Weiner Other 4,5115.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,121
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis G. HillWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,62472.0% RepublicanMurray B. Dolfman Republican 18,49728.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,568
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Pennsylvania Senate District 36, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis G. HillWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,53163.3% RepublicanMorris Wolff Republican 27,03736.8%
1970 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Only part of this chamber is up in a given cycle. Which districts vote on which date is not on file. Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Pennsylvania State Senate District 36, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/pa/senate/36. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026