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Deaton Statement on Ed Markey Vote Against Ratepayer Protection Act

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:06:48 GMT

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BOSTON, Mass. — U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton issued the following statement after U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) voted against passage of the Stop Insider Trading Act:

"There are two reasons Ed Markey voted against this bill: It didn't ban President Trump from owning stocks, and it required voter ID. Both are poor excuses. Nothing prevents future bills from banning the president and family members from owning stocks, a measure I support too. And the voter ID rider is a common-sense requirement implemented by some of the most progressive countries in the world. Ed Markey's far-left base would crucify him for voting in favor of something so inside the mainstream of American opinion," said Deaton .

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Deaton Statement on Ed Markey Vote Against Stop Insider Trading Act

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:05:18 GMT

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August 16, 2026

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BOSTON, Mass. — U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton issued the following statement after U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) voted against passage of the Stop Insider Trading Act:

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Deaton: Markey Should Back Common-Sense Nuclear Policy as Healey Hosts New England Summit in Lowell

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:49:28 GMT

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September 5, 2026

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U.S. Air Force Maj. John "Alex" Klinner died in an aircraft crash in Iraq in March, supporting the United States' military operation against Iran.

BOLTON, MA -- John Deaton, candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, responded to intervention by Vice President J.D. Vance after Libby Klinner, the widow of Major John “Alex” Klinner, took to social media to reveal that the military had denied her the benefits of a husband killed in active duty combat, arguing that the current military operation in Iran does not constitute a formal war.

"I was heartened to hear that Mrs. Klinner will hopefully receive the benefits she is entitled to, but my concern remains for the many other spouses whose partners are deployed in a protracted Middle East engagement with no congressional approval or end in sight," said Deaton.

"The Senate must reestablish itself as an co-equal branch of government. That means supporting passage of a War Powers resolution or placing judicial limits on this unconstitutional military action.

"In 2011, the Senate declined to rebuke the Obama administration for a seven-month engagement in Libya. We are on the precipice of establishing another dangerous precedent that pushes the power to declare war away from lawmakers and to the executive branch with no constraints or consequences."

BACKGROUND:

On Thursday, Vice President Vance said he would seek a briefing on the circumstances of Libby Klinner, who garnered international media attention, and promised the widow of Major John "Alex" Klinner, a Trussville Air Force major killed during Operation Epic Fury will receive the benefits she is entitled to. ( ABC 33/40 , 9/3/26)

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! Deaton Op-Ed: 'People Over Politics'

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:46:00 GMT

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BOSTON — Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton has released the first in a series of op-eds for the final month of the campaign. Titled "People Over Politics," Deaton -- a Marine, cancer survivor, and lawyer for working Americans -- expands on his argument that Senator Ed Markey has nothing left to add after 53 years in office except status quo Washington politics.

Deaton highlights his biography as a survivor of childhood poverty and sexual abuse before underscoring his promise to serve just two six-year terms. Markey has labeled Deaton a "MAGA Republican" despite Deaton never having voted for the president, a sign that the 80-year-old incumbent -- who on Monday backed out of a second debate -- has no record to run on.

Deaton: People Over Politics

MASS DAILY NEWS

By John Deaton

9/29/26

Sen. Ed Markey just survived another primary. He treated it like the end of the story. It isn't.

Massachusetts still has a choice in November. I am that choice. I'm not asking anyone to become a Republican. I'm asking voters to send someone to Washington who has lived the life career politicians talk about.

I'm 59. I was born into poverty and wrote about it in my Memoir, Food Stamp Warrior, because I refuse to hide where I came from. Brass knuckles. A mother stabbed in a robbery. Childhood sexual abuse. The Marines. Law school in Boston. Addiction, and mistakes I made as an adult. Before I ever touched cryptocurrency, I spent years representing asbestos victims against some of the biggest corporations in America. All of it is public. I would rather voters know the whole record than pretend I arrived here polished.

Ed Markey is counting on voters never learning any of that.

Instead of debating my ideas, he has spent this campaign calling me a "Trump sycophant" and a "MAGA Republican." He knows it isn't true. I have never voted for Donald Trump. I said so in 2024 when I ran against Elizabeth Warren, and I say it now. But Sen. Markey isn't interested in the truth. He's interested in a label, one that gives voters permission to stop listening before I've said a word. It's the oldest trick in politics: if you can't beat a man's ideas, make sure no one hears them.

That tactic only works if voters stay home from the conversation, and that's exactly what Sen. Markey is hoping for.

In June, he was invited to debate Seth Moulton and me on the same stage. He didn't show up. Only as primary day approached did he find the time, debating Moulton three times before the election. Now that he's facing voters of every party and none at all, he has, so far, only agreed to one general election debate. The pattern tells you everything. He shows up when he's scared. He disappears when he thinks he's safe.

And he clearly thinks he's safe. Rather than campaigning across Massachusetts, the senator has been out of state stumping for other candidates. He's so sure of your vote that he's spending his time earning someone else's. After fifty years in Congress, that's what being taken for granted looks like.

Massachusetts deserves better. Sixty-seven percent of voters here are unenrolled. They're tired of both parties treating them like a cheering section, and they're tired of being told how to vote by people who won't even come ask for it. So I'll keep doing what I've done from the start: holding People Over Politics town halls in every corner of this state, and challenging Sen. Markey to a full slate of debates before November 3. If he could take the stage multiple times in the middle of a pandemic to save his seat, he can take it again now to earn it.

Here's what I'd bring to that stage.

The first bill I'll file is my Clean Hands Act. It caps House service at three two-year terms and Senate service at two six-year terms. It bans members of Congress from trading stocks, crypto, and commodities. It imposes a lifetime lobbying ban after they leave. And if Congress fails to pass a budget, members don't get paid. Those aren't Republican ideas or Democratic ideas. They're accountability ideas.

Career politicians have turned Congress into a retirement plan. Sen. Markey is 80 and says this will be his last term. Fine. Then let's make the rule apply to everyone, not just the man who has already been there half a century.

Massachusetts doesn't need another six years of the same speech. It needs a senator who treats immigration like a problem to solve, health care like a bill families actually pay, and Washington like a job you can lose if you stop doing it.

I'm not asking you to like my party. I'm asking you to look past the label Ed Markey wants you to see and judge me on what I've done and what I'll do. Put people over politics. That's the only test that matters.

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PHOTOS: Deaton Sends Ed Markey a Message at his Maryland Home

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:40:25 GMT

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CHEVY CHASE, MD — A mobile billboard truck paid for by John Deaton, candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, arrived in front of Senator Ed Markey's (D-MA) year-round residence in Chevy Chase, Maryland this morning, challenging the 80-year-old incumbent to explain why he unexpectedly backed out of a second debate on Monday.

The truck, which later spent Wednesday circling the Dirksen Office Building where Markey keeps his official Senate office, carried a message from Deaton and called for Markey to "back out of the U.S. Senate" if he can't be bothered to sufficiently defend his record in the general election. Markey debated his primary opponent, Congressman Seth Moulton, three times on live TV.

“Senator Markey takes your vote for granted, which is why he lives outside of Massachusetts and refuses to debate John Deaton – because he knows his pull-string talking points on affordability fall flat,” said Deaton campaign manager Mark Steffen. “We’ll be sending him a message straight from John as long as it takes to get him to respect the voters and stop acting like a king.”

BACKGROUND:

Markey has been challenged to explain his residency going back decades. In 2020, the Boston Globe detailed Markey's travel records and his refusal to release a utility bill from his childhood home in Malden where he claims to live. ( Boston Globe , 7/27/20)

More recently, Markey appeared out of state stumping for Democratic candidates for Senate. ( Off the Press , 9/17/2026)

On Monday, Markey backed out of a planned debate with WCVB, leaving just one debate in Boston and no debates in Western Massachusetts despite offers from multiple stations. ( New Boston Post , 9/29/26)

Statement by John Deaton in Response to Mike Minogue Calling for Federal Investigation into Governor Healey's Springfield Courthouse Deal

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:07:09 GMT

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September 17, 2026

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In two new interviews, John Deaton says he would break up insurance and pharmaceutical companies to bring down costs for consumers.

BOSTON - Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton today contrasted his agenda with Sen. Ed Markey's half-century in Washington, saying Massachusetts families need results on health care and immigration, not recycled talking points.

Deaton said he would work to break up vertically integrated insurers and pharmacy benefit managers, increase competition and transparency, and drive down health-care costs. On immigration, he said he would pursue real reform with a workable path forward rather than slogans that go nowhere.

Deaton reiterated these points on On the Record on WCVB TV-5 and @Issue Sitdown with Matt Prichard on NBC 10 Boston. Interviews linked below.

"Unlike Markey's 50-year record, I'm running on solutions, not slogans," Deaton said. "People in this state are paying too much for care and getting too little from Washington. That doesn't change because you put a slogan on a sign."

"I'll take on the middlemen who inflate prices, open the books, and fight for a system that actually works for patients," Deaton said. "And I'll treat immigration like a problem to solve, not a line for a rally. Massachusetts deserves someone who will do the work, not someone who has spent 50 years practicing the same speech."

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John Deaton Statement on U.S. Senates Failure to Advance Clarity Act

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:01:24 GMT

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September 10, 2026

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West ern Massachusetts deserves a debate in its own backyard, not another cycle of being ignored

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Republican U.S. Senate nominee John Deaton today accepted the debate invitation from 22News in Springfield and announced he has agreed to all four televised general-election debate requests from Massachusetts stations:

WWLP-22News (Springfield / Western Massachusetts)
Boston 25
WCVB TV-5 October 14th
WBZ TV-4 October 13th

“Yes. All four. Immediately,” Deaton said. “Every one of these invitations should be honored, especially Western Massachusetts. If Senator Markey wants to pick Boston stages and skip Springfield, that is his choice. It will not be mine.”

Four issues for Western Mass that can’t be ignored

The $2 billion Springfield courthouse scandal: a $2 billion state contract awarded amid conflict-of-interest allegations and Boston political connections.
The cyberattack on Springfield Public Schools: schools shut down, nurses locked out of student medical records, more than 23,000 students sent home.
The LaMar Cook scandal: Gov. Healey’s former Western Mass aide arrested after authorities said 18 pounds of cocaine were headed to the Springfield state office building where he worked.
Data center proposals in Holyoke and Westfield: power bills, water, land use, and who pays, decided too often after Boston has already moved on.
Canadian hydropower and the region’s energy future. NECEC is sending about a fifth of Massachusetts’s power from Hydro-Québec through Western Mass, with uneven flows and reliability still unresolved. Western Mass sits at the center of the energy transition and eats the costs and the risk while Boston takes the credit for “clean energy.” We need all-of-the-above: hydro, solar, wind, nuclear, and real grid investment, and a senator who will fight for the Valley on it, not fly in for the ribbon-cutting.

Deaton said incumbent politicians treat the Valley as an afterthought every election cycle, campaigning on Beacon Hill and in Boston studios while assuming Pioneer Valley families will catch whatever spills over from eastern media.

“People in Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, Pittsfield, and across the Valley often cannot even tune in to Boston television the way Boston takes for granted,” Deaton said. “They don’t get the coverage. They don’t get the candidate in their backyard. They feel ignored because they are ignored.”

“A Senate debate in Western Massachusetts is the minimum,” Deaton said. “It is not optional. Show up in Springfield and answer for it.”

The Deaton campaign is appreciative of the 22News team for also offering a separate press room so any member of the press from across the Commonwealth can watch the debate and interview the candidates immediately following the event.

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Deaton Accepts 22News Springfield Debate, Agreed to All Four TV Debate Offers

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:59:07 GMT

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September 7, 2026

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IF HE COULD DO IT SEVEN TIMES IN A PANDEMIC, HE CAN DO IT NOW!

BOSTON — John Deaton, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, today called on Sen. Ed Markey to stop hiding from Massachusetts voters and agree to a full slate of general-election debates.

In 2020, during COVID, Markey debated Joe Kennedy seven times. There is no excuse now. “If Ed Markey could stand on a

debate stage seven times in the middle of a pandemic, he can stand on one now,” Deaton said. “Massachusetts families are paying some of the highest electric bills in the country. Young people raised here can’t stay here. After 53 years, he should have to answer for that record in public; not from Maryland.

On the night of the Massachusetts Primary, while appearing on NightSide with Dan Rea on WBZ News Radio1030, the host asked, "I assume that if Ed Markey would be willing to engage in a debate here on NightSide you would be more than happy to take up that challenge?"

And Deaton replied, "Absolutely! I would welcome it!"

He continued, "I know that four media outlets, now yours would be the fifth, have inquired about debates, and I have accepted all of them."

Deaton, a Marine veteran and small-business owner who raised three daughters paycheck to paycheck, said the contrast is simple: lived experience versus a career in the same seat.

“I grew up in one of America’s toughest neighborhoods. I never quit. I built a business and a family the hard way,” Deaton said. “Markey has had 53 years. Tenure without results is just tenure. Let’s debate energy. Let’s debate housing. Let’s debate the cost of staying in Massachusetts. If he’s proud of his record, he should defend it."

Deaton has already shown up. Markey declined the June WBZ debate that Deaton attended. Deaton is prepared to debate Markey anywhere in the Commonwealth, as many times as voters deserve, before November.

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Deaton Calls Out Markey to Debate

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:53:48 GMT

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IF HE COULD DO IT SEVEN TIMES IN A PANDEMIC, HE CAN DO IT NOW!

BOSTON — John Deaton, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, today called on Sen. Ed Markey to stop hiding from Massachusetts voters and agree to a full slate of general-election debates.

In 2020, during COVID, Markey debated Joe Kennedy seven times. There is no excuse now. “If Ed Markey could stand on a

And Deaton replied, "Absolutely! I would welcome it!"

He continued, "I know that four media outlets, now yours would be the fifth, have inquired about debates, and I have accepted all of them."

Deaton, a Marine veteran and small-business owner who raised three daughters paycheck to paycheck, said the contrast is simple: lived experience versus a career in the same seat.

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Western Mass Deserves Debates Before the Ballots Go Out

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:49:34 GMT

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July 10, 2026

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Deaton on Dems Debate: "It wasn't a debate, there

were no solutions to people's problems."

Restates his Challange for Five Single Issue Debates

Massachusetts - John Deaton, candidate for US Senate. took to social media to respond to the first Democrat Primary debate between Congressman Seth Moulton and Senator Ed Markey.

"It wasn't a debate, there were no solutions to people's problems. There were a lot of slogans, but no solutions," said Deaton, who was amused by their focus on avoiding real answers.

He continued, “I hope they accept my ‘Five Single-Issue Debates Challenge.’ This format would give voters a full hour on each topic, allowing us to discuss foreign policy, solving the energy crisis, our housing agenda, the best plan for healthcare reform, and more.”

John Deaton is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, running as a voice for balance, accountability, and practical solutions for working families.

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Deaton to Massachusetts Media: Set the Debate Dates Now. If Markey No-Shows, Roll Out the Empty Podium

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:10:01 GMT

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September 23, 2026

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Ed Markey Shows Up Once Every Six Years. This Year, He Won't Even Do That.

"Massachusetts voters get one look at Ed Markey every six years, and this time he's decided they don't even deserve that."

BOSTON — U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton today called on Massachusetts media outlets to stop waiting on Ed Markey, lock in firm general election debate dates, and put him on notice: show up, or face the same treatment Fox 2 in Detroit gave Mike Rogers last week, an empty podium while his opponent answers every question.

"For most of his term, Ed Markey is a stranger to Massachusetts," Deaton said. "The only time voters here can count on seeing him is when he needs their votes every six years. Now it's reelection season, and he can't even be bothered to do that. He's out campaigning in other states for other candidates while ignoring the people he's supposed to represent. Why? Because he's so arrogant that he thinks this seat belongs to him. He doesn't think he has to show up, and he doesn't think he has to debate me."

"Fifty years in Washington, and Ed Markey still won't defend his record. Massachusetts families are paying some of the highest electricity bills in the country. Young people can't afford a home. The system is broken, and he helped break it. He owes voters answers, and instead he's giving them his back."

Deaton demanded that the state's major television stations, newspapers, and radio networks immediately announce specific dates, times, and formats for general election debates.

"Here's the deal. If Markey refuses to appear, do exactly what Fox 2 did in Detroit (photo below). Leave his podium empty. Put my name on mine. Let me answer every question from the moderators and the public. Massachusetts media should not protect a career politician who won't face the voters he claims to represent."

After the primary, Markey said he was "ready to debate Mr. Deaton." Since then he has made zero firm commitments, and he's spent his time campaigning everywhere except the state that elected him.

"Ed Markey was 'ready' to debate me until it was time to actually do it," Deaton said. "This isn't complicated. Set the dates. Send the invitations. If he shows up, we debate. If he doesn't, the empty podium tells voters everything they need to know. Massachusetts media works for the voters, not for Ed Markey's travel schedule. Do your job. Call the debates. And if he runs, put that empty podium on every screen in this Commonwealth."

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Deaton: Massachusetts Needs Solutions, Not Slogans

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:05:27 GMT

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September 17, 2026

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In two new interviews, John Deaton says he would break up insurance and pharmaceutical companies to bring down costs for consumers.

Deaton reiterated these points on On the Record on WCVB TV-5 and @Issue Sitdown with Matt Prichard on NBC 10 Boston. Interviews linked below.

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Deaton: Markey Was Silent While Healey Handed Data Centers a 20-Year, $50 Million Tax Break

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:03:22 GMT

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September 17, 2026

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BOSTON, MA — U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton today criticized Sen. Ed Markey for staying silent as Gov. Maura Healey signed a 20-year sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers, a 2024 incentive tied to a $50 million investment threshold.

“Governor Healey gave data centers a 20-year tax break, and Senator Markey said nothing,” Deaton said. “Massachusetts families already pay some of the highest electricity rates in the country. Corporate operators get the deal. Ratepayers get the bill.”

The exemption remains on the books even after Healey later paused applications amid concerns over energy costs, water use, and community impact. Eligibility includes at least 100,000 square feet of space, 100 Massachusetts jobs within five years, and $50 million in qualified costs within 10 years.

Deaton said he supports technology, not one-sided giveaways. Developers should bring their own power, pay for infrastructure, and win real local consent.

“After 50 years in Washington, Markey was silent when it counted,” Deaton said. “Massachusetts needs a senator who puts working families first.”

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New Bedford Police Union Endorses John Deaton for U.S. Senate

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:17:36 GMT

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August 16, 2026

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NEW BEDFORD, MA — The New Bedford Police Union today announced its endorsement of John Deaton for the United States Senate.

Union leadership cited Deaton’s strong record of supporting law enforcement, his background as a U.S. Marine veteran, and his commitment to public safety and the men and women who protect Massachusetts communities.

“John Deaton understands the challenges facing our officers every day,” said a spokesperson for the New Bedford Police Union. “He has consistently stood with law enforcement and will be a reliable ally in the U.S. Senate. We are proud to endorse him.”

Deaton, a Marine veteran, trial attorney, and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, welcomed the endorsement.

“I am deeply honored to receive the support of the New Bedford Police Union,” Deaton said. “Our police officers put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. As your next U.S. Senator, I will always stand with them, fight for the resources they need, and work to ensure they have the respect and backing they deserve.”

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John Deaton Statement on Vance's Intervention to Aid Gold Star Wife Denied Death Benefits

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:20:16 GMT

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September 5, 2026

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U.S. Air Force Maj. John "Alex" Klinner died in an aircraft crash in Iraq in March, supporting the United States' military operation against Iran.

"The Senate must reestablish itself as an co-equal branch of government. That means supporting passage of a War Powers resolution or placing judicial limits on this unconstitutional military action.

BACKGROUND:

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Deaton: As Massachusetts Is Losing Hospitals, The Political Class Is Looking Away.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:16:20 GMT

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August 20, 2026

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Massachusetts has been losing hospitals and essential services. Too many career politicians treat that as someone else’s problem.

A hospital closure is not a policy abstraction. It is a longer ambulance ride, a delayed diagnosis, and a family that must travel farther for care that used to be nearby.

Don’t get pregnant in North Central Massachusetts or have a heart attack in Norwood or the region.

Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer closed in 2024. Norwood Hospital has been shuttered for years after flooding and the collapse of its operator. Other facilities have closed maternity wards and other units that communities depended on. These are not distant rural stories. They are happening in Massachusetts cities and towns, in places where working families already struggle with housing, energy bills, and the cost of living.

Healthcare is one of the issues people raise with me everywhere I go. They are not asking for slogans. They want to know why care is getting harder and more expensive to obtain, and why officials who have been in office for decades keep insisting that everything is under control.

It is not. A hospital closure does not merely remove beds. It eliminates jobs, overloads the hospitals that remain, and leaves the most vulnerable patients with fewer options. When maternity units close, women travel farther to give birth. When emergency rooms disappear, minutes matter. When a community loses its hospital, the damage lasts for years.

Politicians in Washington and on Beacon Hill have had every chance to treat this as the crisis it is. Instead the public gets hearings after the fact, statements of concern, and the same cycle: private operators fail, taxpayers absorb the cost, and the people who needed the hospital are told to go somewhere else. That is not leadership. It is neglect.

Massachusetts deserves more than managed decline. It needs transparency about how these systems are financed and why they keep failing. It needs accountability when operators collapse and the public is left holding the bill. It needs officials who will fight to keep care in communities rather than declare the losses inevitable.

I did not come up through the political machine. I came up through the Marine Corps and through representing people who had been hurt and ignored. I have heard too many families describe what it means when the nearest hospital is gone. They are not interested in another decade of the same excuses.

If Washington can spend without limit, it can demand that Massachusetts families have hospitals they can actually reach. Healthcare, housing, energy, and affordability are not separate files. They are the same question: whether government works for the people who live here, or for the people who have occupied office the longest.

Voters deserve answers. They deserve a Senate that treats hospital closures as an emergency, not a footnote. Massachusetts cannot keep losing hospitals while the people in charge look the other way.

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DEATON: $1.4 Billion in Mass Food Stamp Fraud Must Be Stopped

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:15:12 GMT

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August 12, 2026

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I Grew Up on Food Stamps. That’s Exactly Why Massachusetts Must Stop the Fraud.

I know what it’s like to need help. As a kid, my family relied on food stamps - what we now call SNAP - to keep food on the table. I remember what that assistance meant to a family that had nowhere else to turn. That’s not an abstraction to me. It’s not a talking point. It’s my childhood.

So when I read the headlines about $1.4 billion in improper SNAP payments flowing out of Massachusetts over the last four years, with roughly $300 million in federal penalties now headed for taxpayers as a result, I don’t hear a story about bureaucratic error rates. I hear a story about betrayal. Betrayal of the taxpayers footing the bill; and betrayal of the kids who are supposed to be the whole point of this program.

Every dollar lost to fraud, waste, or sloppy oversight is a dollar that didn’t reach a hungry child. That’s the part too many politicians on Beacon Hill, and in Washington, refuse to say out loud. This isn’t a fight between “compassion” and “cruelty.” It’s the opposite. Real compassion means guarding this program fiercely enough that it’s still there - funded, trusted, and intact - for the next kid whose family is counting on it the way mine did. Every scandal, every fraud ring, every ignored audit finding gives ammunition to the people in Washington who’d rather gut SNAP altogether than fix it. Waste isn’t a victimless bureaucratic footnote. It is the single biggest threat to this program’s own survival.

And Massachusetts has let it get out of hand. The state’s SNAP payment error rate has climbed into double digits; among the highest in the country, while enrollment has surged. Federal officials have made clear that states with elevated error rates are going to start sharing in the cost of that failure starting in fiscal year 2028. That’s not a partisan attack line. That’s the design of the law. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors have already uncovered fraud rings running millions of dollars through Massachusetts storefronts, trafficking benefits meant for hungry families. The state’s own Department of Transitional Assistance is simultaneously facing staffing cuts that advocates warn will make it even harder to catch errors before they happen. We are cutting the referees while the game gets worse.

Here’s what should trouble every Massachusetts resident, regardless of party: we already voted to do something about accountability on Beacon Hill, and our own government is ignoring us.

In 2024, nearly 72 percent of Massachusetts voters - a landslide by any standard - approved Question 1, authorizing the state auditor to finally audit the Legislature itself. Nearly two years later, that audit still hasn’t happened. Legislative leaders have slow-walked it, litigated it, and thrown up procedural roadblocks at every turn. When 72 percent of voters agree on something and the people in power simply refuse to comply, that’s not a legislative disagreement. That’s a government telling its own citizens their vote doesn’t matter.

That is what one-party rule looks like in practice. When one party has held uncontested power on Beacon Hill for as long as most of us can remember, there is no opposing check, no rival caucus with the leverage to force a floor vote, no real fear of losing the majority. Accountability becomes optional because nobody with power has to fear the alternative. A $1.4 billion oversight failure and a two-year-old, voter-mandated audit sitting on a shelf are not separate stories. They’re the same story: what happens when the people who spend the money are also the people who get to decide whether anyone checks their work.

This doesn’t have to be a partisan fight, and it shouldn’t be one. Protecting SNAP for the families who genuinely need it and demanding basic financial accountability from the Legislature are not opposing goals. They’re the same goal. You cannot claim to care about low-income kids while tolerating a system so poorly overseen that hundreds of millions of dollars meant for them are lost to error and abuse instead. You cannot claim to respect the will of the voters while a 72 percent mandate collects dust because the people it targets get to decide whether to comply with it.

I didn’t grow up wealthy. I grew up needing exactly the kind of help SNAP is supposed to provide. That’s why I take it more seriously, not less, when I see it being run into the ground by neglect and unaccountable power. Massachusetts taxpayers deserve a state government that actually enforces the laws voters pass. And the kids depending on this program today - the ones living the childhood I once lived - deserve a system that protects every dollar meant for them instead of losing it to fraud nobody was watching for.

Enforce the audit. Fix the oversight. Stop pretending this is someone else’s problem. The voters already told Beacon Hill what they wanted. It’s time someone in power actually listened.

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Deaton: “There’s no candidate running… that probably has experienced food insecurity to the level that I have”

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:14:07 GMT

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BOSTON – Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton today highlighted his personal experience with childhood hunger during a Project Bread candidate forum on food insecurity, while incumbent Sen. Ed Markey, who said he would attend, canceled at the last minute to attend an event with Congresswoman Pressley.

“There’s no candidate running from office today that probably has experienced food insecurity to the level that I have,” Deaton said in his opening remarks.

“Between the ages of 9 and 11, I was raped for two years by a child predator. You would think that’s my worst childhood memory, but it’s not. As awful as it was, and is now, my worst childhood memory is listening to my mother cry herself to sleep on the nights that we didn’t have food and she didn’t know where the food was going to come from. There were 48 million Americans last night with food insecurity, 14 million of them are children. I was one of those children.”

On the issue of SNAP and fraud, Deaton stated, “There’s nothing wrong with requiring people to work, but you can’t just make it a paper thing. You can’t make guidelines that then are cut off because they don’t meet some paper guidelines.”

“Here in Massachusetts, they have the highest in New England SNAP error rate at 14%. That’s not real intentional fraud, but there is fraud taking place,” he continued. “And while people like the (Trump) administration say, ‘We’ve got to clean up the fraud,’ well, we got the state government that won’t do an audit like the 72% of the voters said. So how is Washington, whether it’s Seth or myself or Joe going to D.C., how do you get money to a state that won’t even comply with the audit?”

Deaton added, "United States senators are elected to confront problems, not shy away from them for political gain. I was deeply disappointed to learn minutes before the forum that Senator Markey would not be attending after he had promised these dedicated organizers he would be there, even though he appeared in Boston earlier today. Afterward I learned his absence was just the latest in a string of last-minute cancellations by the senator this election. Voters do not deserve the absence and arrogance Senator Markey continues to demonstrate with these disappearing acts."

Deaton participated in the forum alongside Congressman Seth Moulton and socialist candidate Joe Tache. Markey, who had originally committed to attend, instead joined a separate event.

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John Deaton Statement on Trump's Rejection of FEMA Disaster Relief for Massachusetts

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:12:12 GMT

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BOLTON, MA -- John Deaton, candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, responded to news that President Trump has again overruled a finding by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that Massachusetts should qualify for millions of dollars in disaster relief following a historic snowfall in February.

"Massachusetts taxpayers are at a breaking point, and the loss of $45 million in federal relief is another bill they will ultimately foot. I urge the Trump administration to reconsider its decision on behalf of residents who already pay some of the highest housing and utility costs in the country," said Deaton.

"It's unsurprising that Senator Markey, who is campaigning out of state, has no leverage whatsoever to change the outcome of this arbitrary decision by the federal government. If elected, I will be fighting every day for every dollar that currently does not come to Massachusetts. We need a U.S. Senator whose vote is courted to get the best deal for the Commonwealth, not one who is counted on by the opposite party."

BACKGROUND:

On Thursday, the White House again rejected a finding by FEMA that confirmed that Massachusetts incurred roughly $45 million in eligible disaster costs, easily clearing the threshold required for federal assistance. ( Masslive , 9/3/26)

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Deaton on Dems Debate: "It wasn't a debate, there were no solutions to people's problems."

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Deaton on Dems Debate: "It wasn't a debate, there

were no solutions to people's problems."

Restates his Challange for Five Single Issue Debates

Massachusetts - John Deaton, candidate for US Senate. took to social media to respond to the first Democrat Primary debate between Congressman Seth Moulton and Senator Ed Markey.

"It wasn't a debate, there were no solutions to people's problems. There were a lot of slogans, but no solutions," said Deaton, who was amused by their focus on avoiding real answers.

John Deaton is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, running as a voice for balance, accountability, and practical solutions for working families.

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Deaton Announces “People Over Politics” Town Hall Series

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Deaton Announces

“People Over Politics” Town Hall Series

Deaton is inviting all voters, Republican, Democrat and Unenrolled

to participate in this non-partisan forum.

Massachusetts - U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton today announced the “People Over Politics” Town Hall Series; a statewide listening tour designed to cut through the partisan noise and focus on what Massachusetts families actually care about: skyrocketing housing costs, crushing affordability challenges, rising taxes, energy prices, and fixing our broken infrastructure.

This will provide all voters a chance to participate in this non-partisan forum.

“Too many politicians talk at voters instead of listening to them,” said Deaton. “This series is about real conversations with real people across the Commonwealth; no scripts, no spin, just honest dialogue about the issues that matter most in your daily life.”

Deaton will host town halls in communities throughout Massachusetts in the coming weeks. Full schedule below:

Thursday, July 9

4:00PM to 6:00PM

Rehoboth American Legion Post 302

84 Bay State Rd, Rehoboth, MA

Wednesday, July 15

11:00AM to 1:00PM

Worcester Senior Center

128 Providence St, Worcester, MA

Tuesday, July 21

11:30AM to 1:00PM

American Legion Post 151

100 West St, Leominster, MA

Wednesday, July 22

7:00PM to 9:00PM

American Legion Post 303

73 Ocean Grove Ave, Swansea, MA

Monday August 10

5:00PM to 6:00PM

Plymouth Senior Center

44 Nook Rd, Plymouth, MA

More dates to be announced soon.

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Deaton Leads Markey Among Independent Voters in Latest UNH Poll

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:54:59 GMT

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Deaton Leads Markey Among Independent Voters in Latest UNH Poll

BOSTON, MA — New University of New Hampshire polling shows Senate candidate John Deaton leading incumbent Senator Ed Markey among independent voters, a key indicator of his growing appeal in the Commonwealth.

“Independents are rejecting the status quo and looking for an independent-minded leader who will put Massachusetts first,” said John Deaton, Massachusetts candidate for US Senate. “This poll shows momentum is building as voters recognize that real change requires new voices and accountability, not more of the same from Washington insiders.”

Deaton continues to campaign as a Marine veteran and focused on Massachusetts affordability by lowering costs, improving infrastructure, and delivering results for working families.

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Statement from John Deaton on New Allegations Against Graham Platner

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:53:17 GMT

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Statement from John Deaton on New Allegations Against Graham Platner

BOSTON, MA — U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton issued the following statement today regarding emerging reports of new allegations against Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner:

"While the full details of these new allegations have not yet been released, the reports point to deeply concerning and inappropriate conduct. Once again, this serves as a stark reminder of why blind loyalty to any party or any candidate, regardless of party affiliation, is ill-advised and not in the best interest of the voters or citizens of our country.

I call on Seth Moulton and Ed Markey to immedately recind any endorcements or pledges of support to Graham Platner.

Americans deserve leaders held to the highest standards of character and accountability.

Partisan loyalty should never excuse serious personal failings or shield candidates from scrutiny. Our democracy functions best when voters demand integrity above all else."

Deaton, a Marine Corps veteran and independent-minded Republican critical of blind partisanship on both sides, continues to campaign on putting Massachusetts families first.

About John Deaton

John Deaton is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, running as a voice for balance, accountability, and practical solutions for working families.

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Deaton Proposes Innovation Dividend Trust to Give Taxpayers ROI on Federal Research Spending

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:25:11 GMT

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Deaton Proposes Innovation Dividend Trust to Give Taxpayers ROI on Federal Research Spending

BOSTON, MA – U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton today called for a new approach to federal spending and waste, urging Congress to tie the upcoming Continuing Resolution deadline to real taxpayer return on investment through his Innovation Dividend Trust proposal.

“Washington is once again preparing another short-term Continuing Resolution while Massachusetts families continue to fund billions in federal research with little to show for it,” said Deaton, a Marine veteran and former federal prosecutor. “Taxpayers have financed groundbreaking innovations through NIH, NSF, and DoD that have generated enormous profits for universities, corporations, and endowments. It’s time American citizens receive their fair share.”

Deaton’s Innovation Dividend Trust would function like Alaska’s Permanent Fund but for the innovation economy. The plan would:

Create a federal trust that returns a small portion of economic gains from taxpayer-funded research in AI, biotechnology, clean technology, and other fields back to everyday Americans as annual dividends.
Include progressive guardrails such as a base amount for all workers, income caps for high earners, and household-based distribution.
Ensure taxpayers are treated as venture capitalists who deserve ROI on the breakthroughs they helped finance at institutions like Harvard, MIT, and companies such as Raytheon.

“Instead of more endless spending and kick-the-can Continuing Resolutions, we should deliver real results for the people who pay the bills,” Deaton added. “This is taxpayer-funded innovation, and the dividends should flow back to the taxpayers.”

Deaton’s proposal is part of his broader platform on government spending and fiscal responsibility. It stands in contrast to 50-year incumbent Senator Ed Markey’s record of unchecked federal spending.

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Deaton: “Patients Before Profits” – New Plan to End PBM Abuses and Expand Telehealth

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:24:12 GMT

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Deaton: “Patients Before Profits” – New Plan to End PBM Abuses and Expand Telehealth

BOSTON, MA – U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton today unveiled a comprehensive plan to Break the Insurance Stranglehold and deliver real savings to Massachusetts patients by building on bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reforms signed into law in February 2026.

“Massachusetts families are being crushed by skyrocketing healthcare costs driven by powerful middlemen,” said Deaton, a cancer survivorwith a unique perspective on health care.

He continued, “The Big Three PBMs control over 80 percent of the prescription drug market. My plan goes further than the recent bipartisan reforms to force real savings directly to patients instead of letting insurance middlemen continue to profit at their expense.”

Deaton’s plan includes the following key reforms:

Using antitrust law to dismantle vertical integration, breaking up the corporate control where PBMs, insurers, and pharmacies operate under the same umbrella.
Banning secret rebates and kickbacks so that 100 percent of savings go directly to patients at the pharmacy counter.
Ending spread pricing that allows PBMs to pocket the difference between what they charge insurers and pay pharmacies.
Establishing a national telehealth license compact with federal reciprocity, allowing doctors licensed in one state to treat patients across the country.
Creating a market-based patient fallback option that is completely opt-in, delivered through private carriers or nonprofits, and funded entirely by PBM reform savings with no new taxes or government takeover.

“Patients should choose their doctor, not insurance bureaucrats,” Deaton added. “This plan expands access, increases competition, and puts families first.”

Deaton’s proposal is part of his broader “Healthcare Affordability” platform and directly contrasts with 50-year incumbent Senator Ed Markey.

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John Deaton Commits to Nation-Leading Term Limits Pledge as Part of Clean Hands Initiative

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:41:03 GMT

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John Deaton Commits to Nation-Leading Term Limits Pledge as Part of Clean Hands Initiative

Promises to Introduce Constitutional Amendment Capping U.S. House and Senate Terms

BOSTON – John Deaton, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate challenging longtime incumbent Ed Markey, has committed to sponsoring legislation if elected that would amend the U.S. Constitution to impose term limits on all members of Congress: three (3) two-year terms in the House and two (2) six-year terms in the Senate. Deaton signed his personal pledge with U.S. Term Limits, committing to serve no more than two terms himself.

Term limits form a cornerstone of Deaton’s Clean Hands Initiative , aimed at restoring integrity, accountability, and fresh perspectives to Washington by ending the era of career politicians who prioritize special interests over the people they serve.

“Ed Markey has been in Congress for over 50 years, becoming the very definition of entrenched Washington elitism,” said Deaton. “Americans are tired of a dysfunctional Congress dominated by career politicians who enrich themselves, bow to special interests, and overstay their welcome at the expense of their constituents. In the spirit of Massachusetts, I’m proud to lead the fight for real reform through bold term limits and get Congress working for the American people again, not the other way around.”

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https://www.johndeatonforsenate.com/issues#CLEANHANDS

Deaton Unveils ‘Skills First Act’ to Deliver Debt-Free Trades to Massachusetts’ Non-College Majority

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:40:08 GMT

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Deaton Unveils ‘Skills First Act’ to Deliver Debt-Free Trades to Massachusetts’ Non-College Majority

BOSTON, MA – Today, U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton announced the Skills First Act, a bold new initiative designed to deliver debt-free, high-paying career pathways for Massachusetts’ non-college majority.

“Massachusetts families are struggling with the cost of living, and good-paying jobs are at the heart of that challenge,” said Deaton, a Marine Corps veteran and small business owner. “While my opponent has spent 50 years in Washington pushing four-year college for everyone, I believe opportunity shouldn’t require a degree. The Skills First Act creates fast-track, debt-free pathways into the trades and technical careers that Massachusetts employers desperately need.”

The Skills First Act would establish a National Apprenticeship Accelerator Program that partners with unions, businesses, and trade schools to dramatically expand apprenticeship opportunities. The legislation includes:

Targeted tax credits to encourage companies to create new apprenticeship slots
A “Trade School GI Bill” offering low or no-interest loans and grants for tuition, tools, and training
Strong incentives for high schools to offer on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs
Focused pathways for 18- to 30-year-olds to enter high-demand fields including welding, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, heavy equipment operation, clean energy technology, pipefitting, diesel mechanics, robotics, and more — all in just 12 to 18 months.

“College is optional. Opportunity is not,” Deaton added. “Young people should be able to earn strong wages without drowning in student debt. The Skills First Act puts Massachusetts workers first by connecting them to real careers that don’t require a four-year degree.”

Deaton’s proposal is part of his broader “Jobs and Economy” platform and directly contrasts with incumbent Senator Ed Markey’s long record in Washington.

The full proposal is available on Deaton’s campaign website.

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Op-Ed: Opening Doors to Homeownership and the American Dream

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:39:07 GMT

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Op-Ed: Opening Doors to Homeownership

and the American Dream

I grew up in generational poverty. My mother taught me resilience, and I went looking for ways to climb. I joined the Marine Corps. I beat cancer. I worked my way through college and law school, then built a trial practice fighting corporations on behalf of working families. Nobody handed me anything. I earned it through hard work and opportunity.

That path is closing for too many young people in Massachusetts. The median home price here tops $663,000. Young families work hard, live frugally, and save every dollar. And they still can’t clear a six-figure down payment. Skipping coffee and nights eating out doesn’t bridge that gap anymore. We are pricing an entire generation out of the American Dream.

This isn’t just an economic problem. It’s a family problem. How do you start a family, launch a business, or put down roots when housing eats every paycheck? Our most talented young people are leaving for states where they can afford to build a life and taking our economy and our future with them.

The fix starts with supply. Supply and demand is not a partisan theory. Decades of restrictive zoning, red tape, NIMBYism, and regulatory overreach have strangled construction and driven costs through the roof. That’s why I support building five million new homes nationwide over five years by cutting federal and state red tape, reforming outdated zoning, freeing up private builders, and opening federal and state land to new construction.

This isn’t government building houses. It’s government getting out of the way so the free market can build what families need: starter homes, townhouses, and single-family homes people can afford.

But supply alone won’t close the gap fast enough. We should also embrace innovation in how people buy in. Blockchain-based real estate tokenization - splitting property into tradable digital shares - lets families build equity in fractions instead of needing a six-figure check upfront. It’s a tool already gaining traction in other markets, and Massachusetts should welcome it, not regulate it away. Unfortunately, elected officials in Massachusetts see innovation like blockchain technology as the problem and not the solution. They fail to understand that government is the problem.

I lived the American Dream; from poverty to Marine, lawyer, and father. Homeownership gave my family and generation stability. It should still be the cornerstone of opportunity for every Massachusetts family. That means electing leaders who will fight to increase supply, embrace innovation, and restore that opportunity.

Our current leadership has had decades to fix this. They haven’t. It’s time for something different. Nothing changes until we do.

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Deaton: Voters Denied a Vote on Tax Relief - My Affordability Agenda Just Got More Urgent

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:37:49 GMT

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Deaton: Voters Denied a Vote on Tax Relief

- My Affordability Agenda Just Got More Urgent

BOSTON - The MA Supreme Judicial Court ruled today that a proposed income tax cut, which was backed by 65% of voters in a recent Boston Globe/Suffolk University poll, will not appear on the November ballot. The reason: Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office wrote a misleading summary of the measure.

John Deaton, Presumptive Republican Nominee for U.S. Senate, issued the following statement:

“Two-thirds of MA voters wanted a vote on lowering their taxes. But they now won’t get one - not because the idea failed - but because the people running our state government failed to do their job. That’s what one-party rule looks like: every lever of power held by the same political machine, and ordinary people pay the price.

“This makes my plans to lower energy costs, expand housing, and bring transparency to healthcare pricing more urgent, not less. If Beacon Hill won’t even let voters decide on tax relief, we need every other tool on the table to make life affordable here. Senator Markey has spent 53 years inside this system. I’ve spent my career fighting institutions like it on behalf of working people and that’s exactly the fight MA needs in the Senate.”

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Deaton Puts People Over Party in Sharp Senate Debate

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:36:39 GMT

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Deaton Puts People Over Party in Sharp Senate Debate

BOSTON, MA – In last night’s WBZ pre-primary debate, Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton delivered a clear message: Massachusetts needs a fighter who puts working families and common sense ahead of partisan loyalty and career politicians.

Deaton repeatedly contrasted his independent approach with the partisan politics of his opponents, emphasizing results for the people of Massachusetts over party agendas.

“Notice he didn’t say one major bill that he passed. He talks about proposed legislation. I can propose a lot of things,” Deaton said. “The real hard work is writing laws, and I’m a lawyer; I know how to do it and doing the hard work to get it done.”

He continued: “Let me tell you the difference between Seth Moulton and Markey and John Deaton. They stand before you as Democrats. I stand before you as an American. I don’t have loyalty to a person, a party, or an agenda; just common sense and the Constitution.”

Deaton did not shy away from criticizing both sides of the aisle. “F the Republican Party. F the Democrat Party. They all suck,” he declared. “You need someone like me who will stand up for America and working people. I’ve done it all my life, and I’ll do it in the Senate.”

On Ed Markey’s long tenure, Deaton was direct: “Fifty-three years is enough. He hasn’t shown up, and that’s why he should be fired.”

Throughout the debate, Deaton focused on practical solutions for Massachusetts families struggling with high costs:

Energy: Highlighted Massachusetts electricity rates at 33 cents per kilowatt hour versus 16 cents in Maryland, and proposed small modular nuclear reactors to power 40% of the state’s electricity and save families up to $600 per month.
Immigration: Called for expanding legal immigration while enforcing the law with zero tolerance for illegal immigration and asylum abuse. “We gotta have sensible, common sense solutions. I have them.”
Transparency: Blasted one-party Democratic control in Massachusetts for ignoring a voter-approved audit of the legislature. “They’re so corrupt and so arrogant, they won’t enforce a law that seventy-two percent of us voted for.” Deaton has joined lawsuits demanding compliance.

On foreign spending, Deaton drew a firm line: “I will not vote for another dollar to go to Ukraine, Israel, Iran, or any other foreign nation unless it is proven with verifiable facts that it is in the best interest of America and the people of Massachusetts… My vote’s not for sale.”

Deaton, a Marine veteran, former federal prosecutor, and attorney who has represented working people against powerful interests for decades, positioned himself as the independent voice Massachusetts needs — focused on performance, not partisanship.

“Massachusetts needs someone like me, an independent voice,” Deaton said. “I never wavered.”

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Extended excerpts:

1. "Well, thank you, and thank you to everybody listening. Thank you for doing this. Thanks to the studio and Seth. Shame on Senator Markey for not being here. You asked the question: What has he done? Why isn't he here defending 53 years of being in office? Look, you can see I am not a young man by anyone's standard. His first year in elected office, I was six. Seth wasn't even alive, and he's not here to defend his record because he can't. When you ask him, 'What have you done lately?' You wanna know what Senator Markey talks about? He talks about the internet and computers. Senator, that was thirty years ago. And in Maryland, where you pay sixteen cents for electricity per kilowatt hour because Maryland's not subject to your policies, here in Massachusetts we pay thirty-three cents per kilowatt hour. He hasn't shown up, and that's why he should be fired. I think I'm the right guy to take his place, but that's the reason he needs to go. Fifty-three years is enough."

2. "Listen, if you look at Seth's argument, it is simply he's younger than Markey. He sees eye to eye on all the policies. That's not change. That's promotion dressed up as generational change. It's about performance, not just age. And Seth, you know, I'm gonna call you Seth out of respect — I don't believe it's okay, Congressman — but he's been in office for twelve years and he can't name one major bill on housing, health care, or energy that has helped improve the lives of working families. Other than 988, a 988 line, or a United States Marine Corps commemorative coin. We got four hundred and fifty years of history. We don't need a coin, we need policies that change the lives of working families. Name one bill. Go ahead."

3. "I stand before you as an American. I don't have loyalty to a person, a party, or an agenda, just common sense and the Constitution. And Seth, with all due respect, it's all about partisan politics. You talk about the Democrat Party and how you can improve that and the leadership of the Democrat Party. What about America? You guys keep saying, 'When is a Republican gonna stand up to Donald Trump?' I've had three opportunities to vote for him, and I haven't voted once. And when a Republican shows up, like they've been asking for, you know what they say? Don't vote for him. He's a Republican."

4. "Jumping on a bill that someone else proposed and saying it's yours isn't right. When he says, 'Oh, he says this as a Republican, he's gonna get to Washington and vote,' I ran in a Republican primary, not supporting the head of the ticket. Do you know I went to RTC's Republican Town Committees all across the state? I got called all kinds of names. I never wavered. Massachusetts needs someone like me, an independent voice. F the Republican Party. F the Democrat Party. They all suck. You need someone like me who will stand up for America and working people."

5. "I will not vote for another dollar to go to Ukraine, Israel, Iran, or any other foreign nation unless it is proven with verifiable facts that it is in the best interest of America and the people of Massachusetts. When I get to the Senate, I will stop that. I will never vote for that. My vote's not for sale."

Deaton Pushes 'Clean Hands' Overhaul to End Career Politicians in Congress

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:45:32 GMT

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Deaton Pushes 'Clean Hands' Overhaul to End Career Politicians in Congress

Challenges Longtime Incumbent Markey's 50-Year Tenure
Boston, MA – U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton today unveiled his Washington Clean Hands Act, a comprehensive anti-corruption plan to restore integrity to Congress and end the era of career politicians.
"Washington was never meant to be a career," Deaton said. "My Clean Hands Act starts with cleaning up Congress and will be the first bills I introduce as Senator."
The plan's key reforms include:

Congressional Term Limits — Push for a constitutional amendment limiting service to 3 House terms and 2 Senate terms.
No-Trade Zone — Ban stock, crypto or commodities trading by Members of Congress.
Lifetime Lobbying Ban — Prohibit former Members from ever lobbying.
End Regulatory Capture — Bar high-level agency officials (e.g., FDA, SEC, EPA) from taking board or executive roles at regulated companies for at least 5 years.
Single Issue Bill Act — Require all bills to address one topic only, ending omnibus packages loaded with unrelated pork.
Read the Bill Mandate — Make final bill text public and searchable for at least 72 hours before any vote.
No Pay for No Budget — Withhold congressional pay (non-recoverable) if budgets and appropriations bills aren't passed on time.
Dark Money Transparency — Require 48-hour disclosure of contributions over $500 to Super PACs or politically active non-profits.
Ban on Foreign Lobbying & Contributions — Prohibit former Members or senior officials from ever working for foreign governments/entities; close loopholes for foreign-owned subsidiaries influencing U.S. elections.
Truth in Legislating Audit — Create an independent, non-partisan ethics commission with subpoena power to investigate pay-to-play allegations.
End Leadership PAC Slush Funds — Abolish Leadership PACs that allow special-interest funds for personal lifestyle expenses like luxury travel and dinners.
Conflict of Interest Recusal Mandate — Require Members to recuse from votes or sponsorships affecting companies/industries where they, their spouse, or close family hold significant financial interests.
Mandatory Tax Disclosures — Require federal candidates to release at least 10 years of tax returns.
Truth in Spending — End budget gimmicks like "emergency" designations to bypass caps.
Inflation Impact Statement — Require independent analysis of inflation effects for bills spending over $1 billion (or $100 million at state level).
Full Disclosure of Shadow Lobbying — Require registration and client disclosure for anyone paid over $1,000 to influence federal officials.
Universal Foreign Influence Disclosure — Mandate foreign agent registration for anyone pushing foreign agendas (e.g., from Israel, China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar), with no loopholes.
End NGO Funding — Prohibit government funding of activities the government itself cannot undertake.

Deaton's bold reforms stand in stark contrast to Senator Ed Markey's 50-year career in Congress, highlighting the need for fresh, accountable leadership.

Visit JohnDeatonforSenate.com for more details.

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Prioritizing Veterans & Firefighters: Mayor Wu’s Choices Demand Accountability

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:39:34 GMT

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Prioritizing Veterans & Firefighters: Mayor Wu’s Choices Demand Accountability

As a United States Marine Corps veteran, I am deeply troubled by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s recent budget decisions. Equally troubling, is the near silence from those elected to speak for this city’s most vulnerable.

Every Veteran, at one time, wrote a blank check to the United States. A check that included the willingness to die for their country. Thus, when veterans get shortchanged, leaders should rise in their defense. Too few have.

I commend Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy for doing exactly that. I am adding my voice to theirs.

Here are the facts: Mayor Wu has proposed cutting approximately $740,000 from Boston’s veterans’ services budget. A reduction exceeding 14 percent. This comes at a time when veterans are still fighting for housing, mental health care, and access to benefits they bled to earn. Meanwhile, the city’s overall budget continues to expand.

At the same moment these cuts were proposed, Mayor Wu accepted a $43,000 pay raise, bringing her annual salary to $250,000. Public officials deserve fair compensation, but accepting a substantial personal increase while reducing support for veterans isn’t just a budget decision; it is a statement of values. And it is the wrong one.

The pattern doesn’t stop there. City Hall has added hundreds of new positions in recent years, many filled by individuals aligned with the mayor’s political inner circle. We are growing the bureaucracy while cutting services for veterans and eyeing reductions for the men and women of the fire department who run toward danger every day to protect Boston families.

These are not abstractions. They are choices. And choices reveal character. Dishonorable character.

Good government is not complicated. It means fiscal discipline, transparency, and a clear hierarchy of obligation: protect those who served, keep the public safe, and spend taxpayer dollars as if they belong to the people who earned them. Because they do.

I call on Mayor Wu to restore full funding for veterans’ services, exercise genuine restraint on salaries and new hires, and keep Boston’s firefighters fully resourced.

Veterans didn’t negotiate their service. They gave it. The least we can do is honor what we promised them.

As a Marine and as a candidate for U.S. Senate, I will keep speaking out when those who served are treated as an afterthought. Boston and Massachusetts can do better. Our veterans have earned nothing less.

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References:

"Two Boston city councilors slam Mayor Wu for cutting $724K from veterans budget: ‘Unconscionable’" https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/05/05/two-boston-city-councilors-slam-mayor-wu-for-cutting-724k-from-veterans-budget-unconscionable/
"Boston City Council backs measure calling for Mayor Wu to restore ‘devastating’ $724K cut to veterans budget" https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/05/06/boston-city-council-backs-measure-calling-for-mayor-wu-to-restore-devastating-724k-cut-to-veterans-budget/
"Boston City Council budget chair pitches defunding fire department to restore mayor’s $724K veterans cut" https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/05/11/boston-city-council-budget-chair-pitches-defunding-fire-department-to-restore-mayors-724k-veterans-cut/
"Boston Mayor Wu to receive $43K raise after reelection, will be paid $250,000 in 2026" https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/11/12/boston-mayor-wu-to-receive-43k-raise-after-reelection-will-be-paid-250000-in-2026/
"Boston Mayor Has Created Hundreds of New Positions" (on staffing expansion) https://www.governing.com/workforce/boston-mayor-has-created-hundreds-of-new-positions

"Wu tells councillors that she added 301 full-time city jobs in her first 3 years" https://www.dotnews.com/2025/01/14/wu-tells-councillors-she-added-301full-time-city-jobs-her-first-3/

John Deaton for U.S. Senate Campaign to Deliver Final Signatures on Monday

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John Deaton for U.S. Senate Campaign to

Deliver Final Signatures on Monday

All Required Signatures Collected and Ready for Submission

Boston, MA – The John Deaton for U.S. Senate campaign announced today that it has successfully collected all required signatures and will deliver them to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM.

This delivery marks a major milestone as the campaign submits its nomination papers to place John Deaton on the Republican primary ballot for United States Senate. The campaign exceeded the required number of valid signatures, reflecting broad grassroots support across the Commonwealth for Deaton’s vision of fresh leadership, economic relief, and accountability in Washington.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, May 18, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM

Location: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Elections Division

One Ashburton Place, Room 1705, Boston, MA 02108

Supporters, volunteers, and members of the media are invited to attend this important event as the campaign officially submits the signatures.

John Deaton, a U.S. Marine veteran, trial attorney, cancer survivor, and father, stated: “This achievement belongs to the thousands of dedicated Massachusetts residents who came together to say enough is enough. We’ve gathered the signatures through hard work and real conversations in every corner of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts families deserve a fighter in the Senate who puts people over politics; and that fight starts now.”

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DEATON CHALLENGES SENATOR MARKEY AND REP. MOULTON TO A THREEWAY DEBATE

Mon, 04 May 2026 14:19:44 GMT

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DEATON CHALLENGES SENATOR MARKEY AND REP. MOULTON TO A THREEWAY DEBATE

BOSTON: John Deaton, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, took to X/Twitter and challenged incumbent Senator Ed Markey and Democratic Senate primary candidate Seth Moulton to a three way debate.

"I agree 100%

So, let's truly lead by example.

You, me and @SenMarkey agree to participate in multiple 3-way debates between now and the primary election. I also agree to debate the winner of the primary 3 additional times before the November 3rd general election. Let’s give the people of MA a good look at who should be their next U.S. Senator. If you’re confident you have the right vision for MA and America, you won’t hesitate. And neither should Ed."

Deaton's Tweet was a response to Congressman Seth Moulton's call on Senator Markey for Democrats to lead by example in supporting debates.

John Deaton is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, running against incumbent Senator Ed Markey in the 2026 election. A former Marine Corps Judge Advocate and constitutional attorney and father, Deaton has built his campaign around economic relief, government accountability, and independent leadership.

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The Most Important Race in MA Isn’t the One You Think

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The Most Important Race in MA Isn’t the One You Think

Every election cycle, political observers tell Massachusetts voters that the marquee contest is the one on Beacon Hill. In 2026, that conventional wisdom is dead wrong. The U.S. Senate seat is the most consequential race on the ballot. The man currently holding it doesn’t even live here to feel the consequences.

Let’s start with Ed Markey. While Massachusetts families pay one of the highest electricity rates in the nation, Senator Markey is comfortably paying his electric bill in Chevy Chase, Maryland. That’s not a rumor. It’s a matter of public record. Massachusetts residents pay approximately 31.5 cents per kilowatt-hour. In Chevy Chase, serviced by PEPCO, the residential rate is 13.25 cents per kilowatt-hour. Massachusetts ratepayers pay more than twice what Senator Markey pays. The man who has spent 53 years in elected office crafting the energy mandates driving our bills through the roof isn’t forced to pay them himself. The truth: Ed Markey doesn’t live here. Check his water bill in Malden. The City of Malden charges Markey the legal minimum allowed under the law. That only happens when there isn’t a single water faucet running.

On housing, the contrast is just as vivid. Massachusetts has one of the most unaffordable housing markets in the country, pricing out young families and working-class residents at a pace threatening the state’s future. Senator Markey rests comfortably in one of Maryland’s most affluent suburbs, insulated from the crisis his constituents face every time they renew a lease or apply for a mortgage. He is the author of policies whose costs he will never personally bear.

Now here is why the Senate seat matters more than the conventional favorite on Beacon Hill — and why even a strong victory for change there would face real limits from Day One.

Anyone taking the corner office walks into a Democratic supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature. Vetoes overridden at will. Budgets written without input. An agenda set entirely by the other party. The levers of real power simply aren’t available in that environment.

A U.S. Senate seat operates in an entirely different universe. In Washington, I don’t need a friendly majority on Beacon Hill. I don’t need the Speaker’s permission. I have a vote, a committee seat, and a chair at the appropriations table — where the decisions that actually shape life in Massachusetts get made, regardless of what party controls the State House.

That matters enormously, because federal money is the engine that runs this state. Roughly 40 cents of every dollar in Massachusetts’ annual budget flows from Washington. The person fighting for Massachusetts at that table isn’t just a senator; they are the state’s most powerful financial advocate.

Consider what’s immediately at stake. Massachusetts is in a housing crisis. Federal housing dollars can accelerate construction in ways no Beacon Hill bill can match. I can bring those resources home without asking a supermajority for permission.

Our roads, bridges, and transit infrastructure are crumbling. Federal infrastructure funding is the difference between a state that modernizes and one that declines. I can deliver those dollars.

On energy, Massachusetts ratepayers pay more than twice what residents of Chevy Chase pay because of mandates untethered from grid reality. Nuclear energy — clean, reliable, and increasingly cost-competitive — represents a generational opportunity to lower costs and strengthen our grid. I can champion federal investment in next-generation nuclear from Washington while Ed Markey lectures us about sacrifice from his affordable Maryland home.

On healthcare, Medicaid funding from Washington is the single largest driver of Massachusetts health coverage. Every federal reimbursement negotiation affects hospitals, nursing homes, and patients across this Commonwealth. That fight happens in Washington. Not on Beacon Hill.

Massachusetts needs a senator who actually lives here, feels the bills, and can fight effectively. The most powerful vote a Massachusetts resident can cast in 2026 is for the Senate. I intend to earn it.

John Deaton is a Candidate for U.S. Senate, Veteran and Lead Plaintiff, Deaton et al. v. Clerk of the House.

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John Deaton Accepts Republican Nomination for United States Senate

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:46:25 GMT

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John Deaton Accepts Republican Nomination for United States Senate

“People Over Politics”: Marine Veteran and Business Leader Vows to Take the Fight to Every Corner of Massachusetts

BOSTON, Mass. – Today at the Massachusetts Republican State Convention, John Deaton officially accepted the Republican nomination for the United States Senate. To the booming strains of the Rocky theme and the thunderous welcome of a raucous, standing-room-only crowd, Deaton took the stage as the clear choice to take on career politician Ed Markey in November.

With no primary challenger and a unified party behind him, Deaton is ready to bring the fight to Washington. A Marine veteran, successful businessman, and proud father who rose from humble beginnings, Deaton represents the exact opposite of the Washington status quo. While Ed Markey has been drawing a congressional paycheck for nearly fifty years and is currently locked in yet another bitter fight with fellow career politician Congressman Seth Moulton, John Deaton has spent his life outside the Beltway, serving his country in uniform and building a business that creates jobs for working families.

“This race is about people over politics,” said Deaton. “For half a century, career politicians like Ed Markey have put their own power and their own party ahead of the people they were sent to serve. I didn’t come up through the political machine. I came up through the Marine Corps and the real economy. And because Massachusetts families are tired of the same old insiders fighting the same old fights, the Republican Party is now united behind one mission: sending a fighter to the United States Senate who will actually deliver results.”

Deaton continued: “I have no primary opponent because the Massachusetts Republican Party stands united. They want a senator who will represent every single one of them, not just the political class in Boston and Washington. Whether you’re in Worcester, Springfield, Cape Cod, the North Shore, or the Berkshires, I will take this fight to every corner of Massachusetts. I will listen to your concerns, I will fight for your values, and I will put your interests ahead of party loyalty every single day.”

Deaton’s message is simple and direct: after fifty years of the same career politicians like Ed Markey with their empty resumes and empty promises, Massachusetts deserves a senator who puts people first. A senator who understands what it means to serve. A senator who will show up for every community, every family, and every worker across the Commonwealth.

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DEATON: MARKEY’S RECORD ON RACE IS A 50-YEAR POLITICAL CALCULATION — NOT CONVICTION

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:46:23 GMT

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DEATON: MARKEY’S RECORD ON RACE IS A 50-YEAR POLITICAL CALCULATION — NOT CONVICTION

Markey fought desegregation busing when opposing it was popular in his district. He then championed Rachael Rollins, calling her, “a national leader on racial justice,” when embracing her was popular.

Now Rollins is reportedly running for office again after resigning in disgrace.

The question for every journalist covering this race: Senator Markey, do you endorse her again?

Ed Markey has spent fifty years in public life treating racial justice as a weathervane, not a compass. The record speaks for itself, and it should follow him into every interview, debate, and editorial board meeting between now and November.

When It Was Hard, Markey Said No.

During the Boston busing crisis of the 1970s and 1980s, then-Congressman Markey opposed court-ordered desegregation. He voted against integrating Black children into white classrooms at a moment when real political courage, not political calculation, was demanded. Because it was unpopular, Markey lacked the courage to do what’s right. He eventually dropped his opposition to bussing a decade later - but only after politics shifted.

This matters because busing wasn’t a peripheral policy debate. It was the front line of racial integration in Massachusetts. It was, in every meaningful sense, reparative justice in action, a concrete, court-ordered effort to dismantle a system that had deliberately segregated Black children into inferior schools. Markey fought it.

Today, that same Ed Markey supports reparations. He has co-sponsored legislation calling for a federal commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved Americans. He talks about systemic racism, generational harm, and the debt America owes Black communities.

Let that sink in. He opposed the actual integration of Black children into white schools when it was the law of the land and might cost him political discomfort. Now he supports reparations, when it costs him nothing and gains him everything. That is not a moral evolution. That is a man who learned which side of racial justice politics to stand on when the cameras are rolling.

When It Was Easy, Markey Said Yes: Loudly.

In 2021, Markey aggressively backed Rachael Rollins for U.S. Attorney. He called her a “national leader on racial justice and criminal justice reform” and pushed hard for her Senate confirmation. In 2020, he stood next to her at campaign events, gushing that she had “redefined what it means to be a prosecutor” and called it “humbling” to have her beside him.

Then Rachael Rollins resigned as U.S. Attorney in disgrace.

Two separate federal investigations found that Rollins leaked confidential Department of Justice information to sabotage a political opponent’s campaign and lied to investigators about it. Federal watchdogs cited her Hatch Act violations as among the most “egregious” they had ever seen. She was later publicly reprimanded by the Massachusetts state bar.

When she resigned, all Markey could manage was a bloodless joint statement saying he would “respect her decision.” Fifty years in politics and that’s the best he’s got.

Now She’s Back. And Markey Owes Massachusetts an Answer.

Rollins is reportedly preparing to run for Suffolk County District Attorney again. Which means the question Ed Markey has been allowed to avoid is now unavoidable: Do you endorse Rachael Rollins again?

Markey’s record on race isn’t a journey. It’s a transaction. When opposing school integration helped him win votes, he opposed it. When backing a Black progressive helped him win votes, he backed her enthusiastically, publicly, and relentlessly.

He calls himself a champion of racial justice, yet his actual record shows a man who supported racial justice only when it was convenient and abandoned it the moment it required something from him. That’s not a record. That’s a costume.

He didn’t champion Rachael Rollins because of her character. He championed her because of her complexion and what it did for his image. When she delivered ethics violations instead of political cover, he went silent.

Massachusetts deserves a senator whose commitment to equal justice doesn’t depend on a poll. We haven’t had one in fifty years.

I’m calling on every journalist and commentator covering the 2026 Massachusetts Senate race to press Senator Markey with three direct questions:

Does he still endorse Rachael Rollins?

Does he stand by his praise of her record?

And how does he square his support for reparations today with his opposition to court-ordered school desegregation when it actually counted?

He opposed desegregation when it was real. He supports reparations now that it’s rhetorical. The pattern is the point.

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John Deaton is a U.S. Marine veteran, trial attorney, cancer survivor, small business owner, and father of three daughters. He is running for U.S. Senate in 2026 to bring common-sense leadership to Washington. Learn more at johndeatonforsenate.com .

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Other States Using Social Media to Aggressively Recruit Massachusetts’ Best Residents

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:46:21 GMT

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Other States Using Social Media to Aggressively Recruit Massachusetts’ Best Residents

Deaton Sounds the Alarm While Billions in Wealth Continue to Flee the Commonwealth

Boston, MA - U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton today called on leaders and media to acti with urgency regarding the growing problem of out-migration, and the snowballing effects it has on our Commonwealth as a whole. This urgency is sparked by other states aggressively taking advantage and recruiting our residents with social media campaigns.

"Other states are not waiting for us to act," said Deaton. "They are running aggressive social media ads specifically targeting Massachusetts residents, promising lower taxes, more affordable housing, and a better quality of life. I’ve seen the screenshots, the campaigns are relentless and clearly effective."

U.S. Census Bureau data show a net domestic out-migration of 33,340 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, placing Massachusetts among the top five states for people leaving. Over the past five years, the Commonwealth has lost a net 182,000 residents to other states.

According to 2023 IRS migration data, Massachusetts suffered a net loss of $4.2 billion in adjusted gross income as residents left for lower-tax states, a 467% increase over the past decade. In that single year, $2.75 billion flowed out to Florida and New Hampshire alone. Since 2020, cumulative net AGI losses exceed $14.8 billion.

Other recent news reports confirm a troubling reality for Massachusetts families. Massachusetts is losing tens of thousands of residents and billions in wealth, while other states actively recruit our most productive citizens through targeted social media advertising campaigns.

Deaton continued, "These departures hit hardest among working-age adults, young professionals, and higher earners; the very people who drive our economy, innovation, and tax base. This exodus is the predictable result of high taxes, one party rule, excessive regulation, and policies that punish success while making life unaffordable for working families."

He concluded. "As a candidate for the United States Senate, I am committed to reversing this trend. Massachusetts must cut wasteful spending, reduce the tax burden on families and job creators, and restore the economic freedom that once made our state a destination, not a departure point."

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Deaton Calls for Immediate Suspension of Federal and Massachusetts Gas Taxes

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:46:19 GMT

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Deaton Calls for Immediate Suspension of Federal and Massachusetts Gas Taxes

BOSTON, MA — Today, John Deaton, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate called on Congress and state leaders to suspend both the federal and Massachusetts state gas taxes to provide relief to families and businesses facing high fuel prices.

With gas prices climbing toward four dollars per gallon and higher in many parts of Massachusetts, alongside an overall cost of living that is 48% higher than the national average—driven by housing costs 110% above the national average and utilities 26% higher—families are struggling to afford basic necessities,” said Deaton. “Washington and Beacon Hill must stop burdening taxpayers and deliver immediate relief.

The federal gas tax is 18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline, while Massachusetts charges 24 cents per gallon. These taxes add significant costs for drivers already dealing with inflation and rising energy prices.

Deaton urged swift action at both levels:

Immediate suspension of the federal 18.4-cent gasoline tax for at least six months.
Suspension of Massachusetts’ 24-cent-per-gallon gas tax for the same period.

“Massachusetts families should not pay more at the pump because of failed policies and unrealistic green mandates,” Deaton said. “Suspending these taxes is a simple and direct way to put money back in drivers’ pockets right now.”

Deaton stressed that this relief must not harm critical infrastructure funding. He supports responsible reforms to ensure long-term energy affordability through American production and innovation.

“Career politicians have pushed agendas that make life more expensive for Massachusetts families,” Deaton added. “It is time for practical leadership that puts people first.”

Deaton is calling on Massachusetts’ congressional delegation and the Governor to support these tax suspensions without delay.

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The King of Hypocrisy: 49-Year Congressman Ed Markey Attends “No Kings” Rally

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:46:18 GMT

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The King of Hypocrisy: 49-Year Congressman Ed Markey Attends “No Kings” Rally

Boston, MA – John Deaton, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, today called out Senator Ed Markey for attending a “No Kings” rally after spending nearly half a century in Congress.

“Ed Markey has been in Congress for almost 50 years, that is half a century, longer than most kings or monarchs ever hold power,” Deaton noted. “Ed Markey has been in Washington a decade longer than the average Bay Stater has been alive.”

“If you want to talk about unchecked, unaccountable power, Ed Markey is a pretty good place to start. He’s been in Congress for 49 years. That isn't public service; it’s a reign,” said John Deaton. “It is the height of hypocrisy to stand under a 'No Kings' banner when you have held onto power longer than most actual monarchs.”

Deaton highlighted the disconnect between the rally’s message and the actions of the state’s leadership:

• The Audit: Markey stood alongside an Attorney General actively fighting a legislative audit approved by 72% of voters. “Markey stood next to an Attorney General who is fighting a legislative audit approved by 72% of voters, holding signs that say ‘No Kings.’ That is not activism. That is the establishment protecting itself.”

• The Fraud: The administration continues to ignore systemic SNAP and Medicare fraud. Deaton also called out Governor Healey: “Add in a Governor who has looked the other way on massive SNAP and Medicaid fraud, and you have a clean sweep of hypocrisy in one afternoon.”

• The Monopoly: One party controls 88% of the legislature and every statewide office. “When one party controls 88% of the state legislature, every statewide office, every congressional seat, and both Senate seats, the system doesn’t just lean, it locks,” Deaton said.

“When one party holds every lever of power, they stop listening to the people,” Deaton concluded. “When voters demand an audit and the 'royalty' in power ignores them, the system is broken. Families pay the price in higher costs and fewer opportunities. Massachusetts deserves better than a political class that protests kings while acting like one. It’s time for Massachusetts to move back to the middle.”

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The Green New Deal Has No Clothes - And No Solar Panels

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:24:21 GMT

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The Green New Deal Has No Clothes - And No Solar Panels

The great irony of this Massachusetts U.S. Senate race is currently sitting on my roof in Bolton.

I am the Republican nominee running against Senator Ed Markey, the co-author of the Green New Deal. Yet, if you look at our homes, only one of us is actually generating clean energy for our family every day.

It’s me.

I have solar panels on my house and I drive a Tesla Model Y. I didn’t do it because a government mandate forced my hand; I did it because the technology is superior and the choice made sense for my family. But while I “walk the walk” at home, my opponent - who has spent decades in Washington demanding aggressive climate mandates for everyone else - has no solar panels on his primary residence in Chevy Chase, Maryland or on the house he owns in Malden.

This isn't just about a lack of leading by example. It’s about a fundamental disconnect between a career politician’s rhetoric and the "crushing costs" his policies impose on the rest of us.

The Hochul Concession: A Reality Check

The "Net Zero" fantasy is hitting a wall of economic reality, and we don't have to look far to see it. Just days ago, New York Governor Kathy Hochul - one of the nation's loudest proponents of green mandates - finally conceded that her state’s climate law is "not a sustainable path."

Facing utility hikes that could reach 46% for some residents, Governor Hochul is now calling for a "reality check," admitting that the arbitrary deadlines and rigid mandates she championed are making life unaffordable for working families.

It is time for Senator Ed Markey and Governor Maura Healey to have the same "come to Jesus" moment. For too long, they have treated Massachusetts like a laboratory for a radical political agenda, ignoring the fact that our residents pay some of the highest electricity rates in the nation - roughly 68% higher than the national average.

The Price of Virtue Signaling

Massachusetts is responsible for a tiny fraction of global emissions - less than two days’ worth of China’s output. Yet, Markey and Healey are content to punish our local businesses and taxpayers with "Net Zero" mandates that drive up the cost of everything from home heating to groceries.

When you artificially restrict natural gas and force electrification before the grid is ready, you aren't "saving the planet" - you are bankrupting the single mother in Worcester and the senior citizen in Quincy who has to choose between medicine and heat.

Senator Markey’s Green New Deal is a top-down federal overhaul that prioritizes recycled rhetoric over reliability. My plan is different. It is a pragmatic, "all-of-the-above" strategy focused on lowering your bills:

• Advanced Nuclear: I will fight to bring four 300MW Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to the Commonwealth. These can power 40% of Massachusetts homes with zero-carbon energy at a 97% capacity factor - reliability that wind and solar simply cannot match.

• Natural Gas Bridge: We must stop the war on natural gas and treat it as the reliable bridge it is to ensure our grid doesn't collapse during a New England winter.

• Innovation, Not Mandates: We should expand solar and EVs where they make economic sense, not through forced mandates that prioritize ideology over affordability.

A Choice Between Two Paths

Senator Markey has lost touch with the working families of this state. He is more interested in being the face of a movement in Washington than in the price of a utility bill in Malden.

If a progressive Governor like Kathy Hochul can admit that these mandates are crushing her constituents, why can’t Ed Markey? Why can’t Maura Healey?

Massachusetts deserves a leader who aligns his actions with his words and prioritizes the survival of the middle class over the approval of radical activists.

I’ve made the choice to go green in my own life because I believe in the technology. As your Senator, I will fight for your right to choose energy that is affordable, reliable, and realistic.

The era of recycled rhetoric is over. It’s time elected leaders in Massachusetts acknowledge the same reality check happening in New York.

John Deaton is a Candidate for U.S. Senate, Veteran and Lead Plaintiff, Deaton et al. v. Clerk of the House.

Deaton Condemns Senator Markey for Taking Salary During Ongoing Government Shutdown

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:24:19 GMT

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Deaton Condemns Senator Markey for Taking Salary During Ongoing Government Shutdown

“Leadership means standing with those who are hurting,not cashing in while they suffer.”

Boston, MA – As the partial federal government shutdown continues to leave thousands of workers without pay, John Deaton questions Senator Ed Markey who continues to collect a full taxpayer-funded salary.

Deaton stated, "Air traffic controllers and TSA are doing double shifts without pay because the government is shut down again." Deaton continued, "These are regular hardworking Americans doing critical jobs to keep our country moving. They shouldn’t have to suffer because career politicians can’t get their act together."

Deaton added, “Career politicians like Ed Markey vote to shut government down and they still get paid. He should not be taking a dime while others suffer.”

“Leadership means standing with those who are hurting, not cashing in while they suffer and political grandstanding,” Deaton concluded.

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John Deaton's statement responding to Senator Markey on Iran

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John Deaton's statement responding to Senator Markey on Iran

"He is a massive hypocrite, laser-focused on party politics

with zero concern for our men and women in uniform."

As a United States Marine who served my country, I condemn Senator Edward Markey's selective outrage over presidential military actions and his blatant disregard for consistently applying constitutional principles for the good of our nation, not just his political party.

This position might carry some credibility if it were applied uniformly, no matter who's in the White House. But Senator Markey's record spanning nearly 50 years in Congress, from his start in the House back in 1976 to his time in the Senate since 2013, reveals he is a massive hypocrite, laser-focused on party politics with zero concern for our men and women in uniform or the American people he claims to serve.

Take President Obama's 2011 Libya intervention, the most egregious War Powers violation in modern history, dragging on for 210 days without a shred of congressional authorization. U.S. forces were dropping bombs and launching missile strikes, yet Obama claimed we weren't engaged in "hostilities." Where was Markey's righteous indignation then? Silent as a stone. And that's no isolated incident. Over his decades in office, Markey has never once called out his own party's presidents for overstepping, from unauthorized drone strikes to other military escapades that put our troops at risk without proper oversight. It's always crickets when it's a Democrat in charge.

This isn't about red jerseys or blue jerseys. It's about people over politics. Governing should be about the folks who elected you, not politicians who blindly cheering for your team while. Massachusetts deserves better than a lifelong politician who plays favorites with our nation's security.

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Massachusetts U.S. Senate Polling Memo

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:00:17 GMT

Deaton’s Data-Backed Path to an Upset in November

DATE : Tuesday, February 17, 2026

FROM : Brent Buchanan, Pollster, CEO & Founder, Cygnal

RE : Deaton’s Data-Backed Path to an Upset in November

Executive Summary

The right Republican can win the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race by exploiting a rare convergence of structural and candidate specific vulnerabilities: Ed Markey turns age 80 in July and has already drawn intraparty chatter about his 50-year tenure in DC, showing softness rather than dominance. Meanwhile, GOP Senate nominees have held the Republican floor in the 30s even in bad national environments, demonstrating that a credible Republican with the right messaging and resources can push that floor into the low 40s. Deaton already hit 40% ballot share in 2024, and Markey sits at 40% definite support, meaning the race is essentially tied to start . Combined with growing voter fatigue toward long-tenured incumbents and frustration over affordability, housing, and healthcare, the door has opened for insider-vs-outsider contest that benefits a Republican challenger.

Key Data

John Deaton is viewed by voters as a relatable candidate with a connective

biography and compelling issue platform. That’s why after voters hear about Deaton, the race shifts from D+24 to D+5 with 15% undecided and Markey at a weak 45% ballot share.

The Set Up

Former GOP Governor Charlie Baker still maintains a 58% favorability (27% unfav). In contrast, Senator Ed Markey’s image is net 20-points more negative (47 fav, 36 unfav). Only 40% of voters initially say they are definitely voting for Markey against John Deaton.

The Messages Work

After voters are exposed to Deaton’s biography – both good and bad – his unique issue platform, and Markey’s failures, the U.S. Senate race moves from 30 – 54 (D+24) to 40 – 45 (D+5) with 15% undecided. Importantly, these undecided voters are frustrated with the status quo and would be more likely to vote for Deaton out of protest than support the incumbent.

The Shocking Audiences that Moved the Needle

Non-college voters moved strongly to Deaton on the informed ballot. What’s more surprising is that the largest group that abandoned Markey and embraced Deaton are women, including college-educated women. In all my years of polling, I’ve not experienced a shift of this demographic toward a Republican, which shows something unique about Deaton.

The Path Forward

With Markey and Seth Moulton engaged in a heated Democratic primary, Deaton has a head start opportunity to introduce himself to voters, particularly with his Poverty to Marines story. He also must talk about key portions of his policy platform, including health insurance, affordability,

skills training, and insurance companies – topics polling proves move voters his way.

Methodology : This probabilistic survey was conducted January 22 – 25, 2026, with n800 likely general election voters. It has a margin of error of ±3.46%. Likely voters were interviewed via live phone calls and secure text-to-web interviews. This survey was weighted to a likely 2026 midterm voters audience.

Deaton Files Lawsuit to Enforce Legislative Audit Mandate

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:19:33 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 9, 2026

Deaton Files Lawsuit to Enforce Legislative Audit Mandate

Calls for Targeted Pause on Non-Essential, Non-Emergency, Discretionary Federal Funding

Boston, MA – John Deaton is leading a group of Massachusetts taxpayers in filing a lawsuit under M.G.L. c. 29, § 63 to prevent the unlawful expenditure of public funds by the Massachusetts Legislature. The action seeks to compel the Legislature to comply with the 2024 voter-approved mandate, passed by 72% of voters, granting the State Auditor authority to audit legislative operations.

In reference to his actions, Deaton stated, “As some who grew up among and still fights for working families, parents, and vulnerable residents; an audit would ensure taxpayer dollars actually reach the people who need them most.”

Deaton continued, “In a parallel effort to ensure accountability, this lawsuit creates a targeted pause on new discretionary federal grants and matching funds. It is titled ‘ The Democratic Accountability & Transparency (DAT) Squeeze.’ The proposal calls on the federal government to immediately suspend the flow of non-essential, non-emergency , discretionary administrative and capital funding to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.”

Deaton’s targeted "financial freeze" is designed to impact the political leadership and bureaucratic machinery of the state until the Legislature opens its books and respects the will of the voters, while strictly protecting the essential benefits relied upon by seniors, children, and low-income families.

Deaton’s DAT Squeeze specifically targets:

• Executive & Legislative Discretionary Grants: A suspension of funding for new state-level initiatives and "ribbon-cutting" projects.

• Administrative Overhead Reimbursements: Federal funds that pay for the very state bureaucracy currently obstructing the Auditor. Suspension of all indirect cost reimbursements to the Massachusetts Legislature and the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. These funds cover the overhead of running the government – salaries for political staffers, office leases, and administrative logistics. If a state refuses to be audited, the federal government should not subsidize the administration that is obstructing that audit.

• Freezing the “Match Fund” Pipeline: Governor Healey and the Legislature recently authorized $750 million to “match” federal grants from the IIJA (Infrastructure), IRA (Green Energy), and CHIPS Act. Deaton and his group of taxpayers propose that the federal government pause all new approvals for Massachusetts-led discretionary grant applications. This forces the Governor and Legislature to choose between their secrecy and their ability to secure billions in “legacy-building” projects.

Deaton’s DAT Squeeze provides a Vulnerability Shield and EXEMPTS:

• Social Safety Net: 100% of funding for HHS/Medicaid, USDA/SNAP, and WIC.

• Education: All Title I and Special Education funding for low-income K-12 schools.

• Public Safety: Emergency response and essential infrastructure safety maintenance.

Deaton explained, “For over a year, Beacon Hill has ignored the democratic will of the people, hiding behind vague claims of 'unconstitutionality' to avoid a state audit,”

Deaton concluded, “If the state legislature refuses to honor the transparency laws passed by the voters, they have proven they cannot be trusted to oversee billions in federal taxpayer dollars. We are asking the federal government to stop the ‘perks’ of state government until the books are opened.”

The lawsuit was jointly filed by John Deaton, himself, a Massachusetts lawyer, and by independent counsel, Michael Walsh. The Plaintiffs are committed to seeing the process through to restore accountability. This effort, led by John Deaton, underscores a simple principle: Government works for the people, and the people's will must be honored without hurting the families who need help the most. This non-partisan initiative focuses solely on enforcing the 2024 ballot mandate for legislative audits while protecting essential support for the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable residents.

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John Deaton Puts $1 Million of His Own Money into Senate Race — Solidifying Role as Massachusetts GOP’s Clear Standard-Bearer

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:09:17 GMT

John Deaton Puts $1 Million of His Own Money into Senate Race — Solidifying Role as Massachusetts GOP’s Clear Standard-Bearer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 18, 2025

John Deaton Puts $1 Million of His Own Money into Senate Race — Solidifying Role as Massachusetts GOP’s Clear Standard-Bearer

Bolton, MA — Today, veteran, attorney and reform-champion John Deaton formally announced that he is injecting $1 million of his own personal funds into his campaign to become United States Senator from Massachusetts, signalling his readiness to lead and win for the Commonwealth’s Republicans.

“Massachusetts working families deserve bold, independent leadership that doesn’t wait for permission,” Deaton said. “I’m stepping up — and I’m putting my own skin in the game. This state, this nation, can’t afford business-as-usual Washington. I’m all-in.”

With this self-investment, Deaton brings immediate momentum and organizational strength to his campaign. This significant personal financial commitment underscores several key attributes of Deaton’s campaign:

Confidence in Victory: Deaton’s personal investment sends a clear signal that he believes he can win the general election, not just compete.
Independence: By putting his own money in, he underscores his promise to stand up to special interests and not be beholden to big‐donors or Washington insiders.
Momentum: The infusion of early capital will help accelerate digital advertising, grassroots outreach, and building a statewide ground game — giving Deaton a strategic advantage as the race takes shape.

“Serving in the Marines taught me that leadership means showing up and doing the hard work. Building a law-practice taught me you fight for the underdog and you don’t back down. Now I’m ready to bring that same energy to the U.S. Senate,” Deaton said.

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Massachusetts Republican John Deaton launches Senate campaign: ‘Ed Markey is MIA’

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:29:17 GMT

It’s take two for John Deaton.

After the Republican candidate tried to unseat U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren last year, Deaton now has his sights on U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, 79 .

Deaton, 58, officially launched his 2026 campaign on Monday evening in Worcester — becoming the first Republican to announce a Senate run for next year.

On the Democratic side, Congressman Seth Moulton is challenging Markey in the primary.

Deaton — a Marine veteran, attorney, and small business owner — focused on affordability and targeting “career politicians” in his launch video on the eve of Veterans Day.

“Our Commonwealth is headed down the wrong path,” Deaton says in the video. “Families here are struggling as home prices, energy costs and grocery bills continue to rise.

“Our leaders should be doing their jobs to help Massachusetts families, but they’re all career politicians and they’re failing,” he adds, showing clips of Markey, Warren and Moulton.

In Moulton’s recent campaign launch, the congressman emphasized Markey’s age and long time in Congress. Markey will be 80 years old next year.

Deaton also went after Markey for his nearly 50 years in office.

“Ed Markey is MIA, rarely seen here, and rarely delivering results in Washington, a place he’s called home since the 70s,” Deaton says. “Massachusetts can do better.”

Deaton’s website says he would fight for term limits in Congress.

Last year, he cruised in the Republican Senate primary. He received more than 64% of the vote, compared to Robert Antonellis receiving about 26% and Ian Cain’s 9%.

Then in the 2024 general election, Warren handily defeated Deaton — nearly 60% for Warren compared to 40% for Deaton.

In his launch video, Deaton said he “started with nothing, a broken home, battling poverty and violence, living on food stamps.”

Then after the Marines, he earned a degree and “built a business from the ground up with grit, determination and hard work.”

“Our leaders should reflect us,” he added. “They should face down challenges with the same grit, overcome obstacles with our same determination. Most of all, be an independent voice for Massachusetts.”

The campaign launch video ends with him playing with his daughter at a playground.

His daughter climbing up ropes challenges him, “One more time, Dad.”

Deaton responds, “Oh, yeah. I’m winning this time.”

JOHN DEATON ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR U.S. SENATE IN MASSACHUSETTS

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:26:19 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 10, 2025

JOHN DEATON ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR U.S. SENATE IN MASSACHUSETTS

Worcester, MA — Marine veteran, attorney, and small business owner John Deaton announced today that he is running for the United States Senate in Massachusetts.

Deaton’s campaign will focus on restoring accountability in Washington, addressing the affordability crisis, and standing up for working families across the Commonwealth.

“I’ve lived the challenges many Massachusetts families face,” Deaton said. “I grew up with nothing, worked my way through the Marines, earned my degree, and built a business from the ground up. I know what it means to fight through obstacles and get results. That is what’s missing in Washington, and that is why I’m running.”

Watch the Launch Video Below:

Deaton contrasted his record of service and results with Senator Ed Markey’s long tenure in Washington. “Ed Markey has been in office for nearly fifty years, and Massachusetts families are still struggling with rising costs, failing infrastructure, and a government that feels out of touch,” Deaton said. “We can do better.”

The campaign launched today with a message centered on grit, determination, and the belief that Massachusetts deserves leaders who reflect the people they represent, not career politicians.

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Deaton: As Massachusetts Is Losing Hospitals, The Political Class Is Looking Away.

DEATON: $1.4 Billion in Mass Food Stamp Fraud Must Be Stopped

Deaton: “There’s no candidate running… that probably has experienced food insecurity to the level that I have”

John Deaton Statement on Trump's Rejection of FEMA Disaster Relief for Massachusetts

Deaton on Dems Debate: "It wasn't a debate, there were no solutions to people's problems."

Deaton Announces “People Over Politics” Town Hall Series

Deaton will host town halls in communities throughout Massachusetts in the coming weeks. Full schedule below:

Deaton Leads Markey Among Independent Voters in Latest UNH Poll

Deaton Leads Markey Among Independent Voters in Latest UNH Poll

Statement from John Deaton on New Allegations Against Graham Platner

Statement from John Deaton on New Allegations Against Graham Platner

Deaton Proposes Innovation Dividend Trust to Give Taxpayers ROI on Federal Research Spending

Deaton: “Patients Before Profits” – New Plan to End PBM Abuses and Expand Telehealth

John Deaton Commits to Nation-Leading Term Limits Pledge as Part of Clean Hands Initiative

Deaton Unveils ‘Skills First Act’ to Deliver Debt-Free Trades to Massachusetts’ Non-College Majority

Op-Ed: Opening Doors to Homeownership and the American Dream

Deaton: Voters Denied a Vote on Tax Relief - My Affordability Agenda Just Got More Urgent

Deaton Puts People Over Party in Sharp Senate Debate

Deaton Pushes 'Clean Hands' Overhaul to End Career Politicians in Congress

Deaton's bold reforms stand in stark contrast to Senator Ed Markey's 50-year career in Congress, highlighting the need for fresh, accountable leadership.

Visit JohnDeatonforSenate.com for more details.

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Prioritizing Veterans & Firefighters: Mayor Wu’s Choices Demand Accountability

John Deaton for U.S. Senate Campaign to Deliver Final Signatures on Monday

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John Deaton Accepts Republican Nomination for United States Senate

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Deaton Calls for Immediate Suspension of Federal and Massachusetts Gas Taxes

﻿ Deaton Calls for Immediate Suspension of Federal and Massachusetts Gas Taxes

The King of Hypocrisy: 49-Year Congressman Ed Markey Attends “No Kings” Rally

The Green New Deal Has No Clothes - And No Solar Panels

Deaton Condemns Senator Markey for Taking Salary During Ongoing Government Shutdown

John Deaton's statement responding to Senator Markey on Iran

John Deaton's statement responding to Senator Markey on Iran

"He is a massive hypocrite, laser-focused on party politics

with zero concern for our men and women in uniform."

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Massachusetts U.S. Senate Polling Memo

Deaton’s Data-Backed Path to an Upset in November

Deaton Files Lawsuit to Enforce Legislative Audit Mandate

John Deaton Puts $1 Million of His Own Money into Senate Race — Solidifying Role as Massachusetts GOP’s Clear Standard-Bearer

John Deaton Puts $1 Million of His Own Money into Senate Race — Solidifying Role as Massachusetts GOP’s Clear Standard-Bearer

Massachusetts Republican John Deaton launches Senate campaign: ‘Ed Markey is MIA’

JOHN DEATON ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR U.S. SENATE IN MASSACHUSETTS

Deaton Calls for Immediate Suspension of Federal and Massachusetts Gas Taxes