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John Deaton Wins GOP Senate Primary to Face Elizabeth Warren

Sep 4, 2024 1 min read

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Attorney and Marine Corps veteran John Deaton has won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts. Deaton, a prominent advocate for cryptocurrency, defeated his rivals, Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and industrial engineer Bob Antonellis, with a substantial margin. He will now face incumbent Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren in the November general election. Warren, a known critic of the cryptocurrency industry, has held the Senate seat since 2012 and is running for her third term.

Deaton's campaign has garnered significant support from the cryptocurrency sector, including notable figures such as the Winklevoss twins, Chris Larsen, Brad Garlinghouse, Anthony Scaramucci, and Charles Hoskinson. Financial backing from the crypto industry has also played a role, with contributions from entities like Ripple and the Commonwealth Unity Fund PAC. Despite the strong backing, Deaton faces a formidable challenge against Warren, who has significant campaign funds and a well-established political presence in Massachusetts. The general election is anticipated to highlight contrasting views on cryptocurrency regulation between Deaton and Warren.

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