LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. —
WGAL’s Commitment 2026 debate series continues with a moderated discussion between Democratic incumbent James Malone and Republican challenger Tom Jones for Pennsylvania’s 36th Senate District.
Watch the full debate in the video player above.
On WGAL News 8 at Noon, the candidates made their cases to voters ahead of the November midterms.
Each candidate was given one minute to answer each question. If the moderator, WGAL Anchor Matt Barcaro, asked either of them a follow-up question or gave them a chance for rebuttal, they had 30 seconds to respond. The candidates were not allowed to ask each other questions.
The debate included the following topics, as well as opening and closing statements:
Data centers Grocery prices Gas tax holiday Measles outbreak Library tax referendum Party differences 
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