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John Deaton

U.S. Senate

2026 Massachusetts U.S. Senate General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

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2026 Massachusetts U.S. Senate General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. Senate · Republican · Candidate
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2026 Republican State Primary

Office: U.S. Senate

John Deaton won against no opponents.

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FEC committee ID: C00926139

FEC committee name: JOHN DEATON FOR SENATE

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Published website: https://johndeatonforsenate.co/

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

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

BORN INTO GENERATIONAL POVERTY

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BORN INTO GENERATIONAL POVERTY

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BORN INTO GENERATIONAL POVERTY

BORN INTO GENERATIONAL POVERTY

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John grew up in Highland Park, Michigan, a subsection of Detroit. Highland Park was once a thriving neighborhood fueled by the birth of the American auto industry. From 1972 to the present day, Highland Park has consistently been ranked among the poorest and most dangerous communities in America.

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John grew up in Highland Park, Michigan, a subsection of Detroit. Highland Park was once a thriving neighborhood fueled by the birth of the American auto industry. From 1972 to the present day, Highland Park has consistently been ranked among the poorest and most dangerous communities in America.

BORN INTO GENERATIONAL POVERTY

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John was born in Highland Park in 1967 into generational poverty at a time of extreme racial tension and violence in the suffering city of Detroit. He was one of six siblings born to one mother and four different fathers. The fathers were rarely in the picture, but despite the challenges of poverty and abuse, John’s mother held the family together with the help of food stamps, welfare, and odd jobs whenever possible.

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John was born in Highland Park in 1967 into generational poverty at a time of extreme racial tension and violence in the suffering city of Detroit. He was one of six siblings born to one mother and four different fathers. The fathers were rarely in the picture, but despite the challenges of poverty and abuse, John’s mother held the family together with the help of food stamps, welfare, and odd jobs whenever possible.

BORN INTO GENERATIONAL POVERTY

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John’s youth was marked by violence, physical and sexual abuse, and a survival-first mentality. After being held at gunpoint on his very first day at Highland Park High School, John became a high school dropout like his siblings before him. He later found a small Catholic school that would greatly discount his tuition and allow him to work off the payments. He became the only member of his family to graduate high school, receiving a partial college scholarship that allowed him to keep fighting to achieve the American Dream.

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John’s youth was marked by violence, physical and sexual abuse, and a survival-first mentality. After being held at gunpoint on his very first day at Highland Park High School, John became a high school dropout like his siblings before him. He later found a small Catholic school that would greatly discount his tuition and allow him to work off the payments. He became the only member of his family to graduate high school, receiving a partial college scholarship that allowed him to keep fighting to achieve the American Dream.

graduates from college & joins marines

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John went on to college at Eastern Michigan University. In his junior year, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent treatment while still pursuing his degree. Against all odds, John graduated from Eastern Michigan magna cum laude and was accepted into Boston’s New England School of Law in 1992. Barely able to afford tuition, John found affordable rent in Roxbury and worked many hours as a runner and server at Legal Seafoods. John graduated New England School of Law cum laude in 1995.

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John went on to college at Eastern Michigan University. In his junior year, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent treatment while still pursuing his degree. Against all odds, John graduated from Eastern Michigan magna cum laude and was accepted into Boston’s New England School of Law in 1992. Barely able to afford tuition, John found affordable rent in Roxbury and worked many hours as a runner and server at Legal Seafoods. John graduated New England School of Law cum laude in 1995.

graduates from college & joins marines

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While in law school, John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was selected to represent Massachusetts over students from surrounding law schools, including Harvard. In 1994, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. John was assigned as a Judge Advocate at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona where he served first as Marine Senior Defense Counsel and then as Chief Prosecutor. John also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Arizona. After completing his duties in Arizona, John became an Evidence and Trial Advocacy Instructor at the Naval Justice School and Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. John continues to teach Trial Advocacy and Evidence at Roger Williams School of Law and recently coached the Mock Trial team for UMass Law. Following a non-combat injury, John was medically retired from the Marines in 2002. For his service, John received the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

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While in law school, John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was selected to represent Massachusetts over students from surrounding law schools, including Harvard. In 1994, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. John was assigned as a Judge Advocate at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona where he served first as Marine Senior Defense Counsel and then as Chief Prosecutor. John also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Arizona. After completing his duties in Arizona, John became an Evidence and Trial Advocacy Instructor at the Naval Justice School and Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. John continues to teach Trial Advocacy and Evidence at Roger Williams School of Law and recently coached the Mock Trial team for UMass Law. Following a non-combat injury, John was medically retired from the Marines in 2002. For his service, John received the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

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Affordable, Accessible Healthcare

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No one should go broke to stay healthy. I believe access to affordable healthcare is a human right for every American citizen.

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No one should go broke to stay healthy. I believe access to affordable healthcare is a human right for every American citizen.

OPENING DOORS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP

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Owning a home in Massachusetts should not be out of reach. I will fight for policies that lower costs, encourage smart development, and help families build wealth without punishing success or driving up prices.

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Owning a home in Massachusetts should not be out of reach. I will fight for policies that lower costs, encourage smart development, and help families build wealth without punishing success or driving up prices.

A Responsible Energy Future

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Families should not have to choose between keeping warm and putting food on the table. As an independent voice, I will oppose extreme policies like the Green New Deal and support balanced solutions that lower energy costs, protect jobs, and move us toward cleaner, affordable American energy.

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Families should not have to choose between keeping warm and putting food on the table. As an independent voice, I will oppose extreme policies like the Green New Deal and support balanced solutions that lower energy costs, protect jobs, and move us toward cleaner, affordable American energy.

election integrity

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A healthy democracy requires that every eligible citizen can vote and that every legitimate vote is counted — and that the public has confidence in the result. I will fight to protect the integrity of our elections through common-sense measures such as free voter identification and transparent processes. At the same time, I reject any effort that makes voting harder for eligible citizens. Term limits, an end to insider trading by members of Congress, and real ethics enforcement are essential so that government serves the people rather than itself. Democracy works best when leaders are held to the highest standards of integrity and when voters can trust both the process and the people they elect.

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A healthy democracy requires that every eligible citizen can vote and that every legitimate vote is counted — and that the public has confidence in the result. I will fight to protect the integrity of our elections through common-sense measures such as free voter identification and transparent processes. At the same time, I reject any effort that makes voting harder for eligible citizens. Term limits, an end to insider trading by members of Congress, and real ethics enforcement are essential so that government serves the people rather than itself. Democracy works best when leaders are held to the highest standards of integrity and when voters can trust both the process and the people they elect.

Secure Borders, Expand Legal immigration

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I will fight to secure the border, end catch-and-release, and reform the asylum process while expanding legal immigration. Most people coming here seek a better life, but the status quo is unsustainable and undermines those who follow the law. I reject both blanket amnesty and mass deportation. I support a bipartisan border bill - something Ed Markey has continuously opposed.

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I will fight to secure the border, end catch-and-release, and reform the asylum process while expanding legal immigration. Most people coming here seek a better life, but the status quo is unsustainable and undermines those who follow the law. I reject both blanket amnesty and mass deportation. I support a bipartisan border bill - something Ed Markey has continuously opposed.

Student loans

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Americans owe more in student loans than credit cards. I believe in offering real solutions to reduce that burden, such as eliminating usury in the form of compound interest. Reduce the impact of student loans during bankruptcy proceedings. Allow for reasonable caps on student loans while challenging universities who accept public dollars to reduce administrative bloat.

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Americans owe more in student loans than credit cards. I believe in offering real solutions to reduce that burden, such as eliminating usury in the form of compound interest. Reduce the impact of student loans during bankruptcy proceedings. Allow for reasonable caps on student loans while challenging universities who accept public dollars to reduce administrative bloat.

Responsible Foreign Policy

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American foreign aid and military support must always serve the clear interests of the United States and the people of Massachusetts. I will not write blank checks. Every dollar spent overseas must be justified with verifiable facts that it advances American security and does not risk drawing us into a wider conflict. Caution and accountability, not open-ended commitments, should guide our decisions.

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American foreign aid and military support must always serve the clear interests of the United States and the people of Massachusetts. I will not write blank checks. Every dollar spent overseas must be justified with verifiable facts that it advances American security and does not risk drawing us into a wider conflict. Caution and accountability, not open-ended commitments, should guide our decisions.

Reproductive health justice

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Every woman in America should have the right to make decisions about her own body. Unfortunately, that is not the world we live in today.

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Every woman in America should have the right to make decisions about her own body. Unfortunately, that is not the world we live in today.

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Washington was never meant to be a career. My Clean Hands Act starts with cleaning up Congress and will be the first bills I introduce as Senator.

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Washington was never meant to be a career. My Clean Hands Act starts with cleaning up Congress and will be the first bills I introduce as Senator.

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

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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.

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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.

A fighter for victims and families

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For over twenty years, John has been practicing law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and surrounding states, representing mesothelioma and cancer victims against Fortune 100 companies. In 2006, with small children and massive student loan debt, John decided to take a chance and founded his own small law practice where he continued to specialize in advocating for victims and their families. John not only fought for asbestos victims in court, but also traveled to Washington D.C. to oppose legislation that would ban asbestos litigation and leave victims without options.

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For over twenty years, John has been practicing law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and surrounding states, representing mesothelioma and cancer victims against Fortune 100 companies. In 2006, with small children and massive student loan debt, John decided to take a chance and founded his own small law practice where he continued to specialize in advocating for victims and their families. John not only fought for asbestos victims in court, but also traveled to Washington D.C. to oppose legislation that would ban asbestos litigation and leave victims without options.

Took on the Government

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In 2020 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit that would ban the third largest cryptocurrency, XRP, wiping out both large and small investors who in some cases had staked their entire life savings by investing in XRP. John, a small-firm asbestos lawyer without any securities experience, developed a novel legal theory and filed a pro bono amicus brief on behalf of these individuals – eventually ending up with more than 75,000 individual token holders around the world. Ultimately, John and the token holders were successful – again, he had defied the odds and the underdog(s) survived. Because of his efforts in the case, John became amicus counsel in other SEC enforcement actions and was awarded the Defender of Freedom Award. John is a regular cable news contributor and sought-after speaker on issues of cryptocurrency and the excesses of the financial services industry.

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In 2020 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit that would ban the third largest cryptocurrency, XRP, wiping out both large and small investors who in some cases had staked their entire life savings by investing in XRP. John, a small-firm asbestos lawyer without any securities experience, developed a novel legal theory and filed a pro bono amicus brief on behalf of these individuals – eventually ending up with more than 75,000 individual token holders around the world. Ultimately, John and the token holders were successful – again, he had defied the odds and the underdog(s) survived. Because of his efforts in the case, John became amicus counsel in other SEC enforcement actions and was awarded the Defender of Freedom Award. John is a regular cable news contributor and sought-after speaker on issues of cryptocurrency and the excesses of the financial services industry.

Affordable, Accessible Healthcare

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Three vertically integrated insurance conglomerates now control over 90% of American healthcare, and three pharmacy benefit managers control over 80% of every prescription filled in this country. That is not a market — it's a cartel, and Americans pay the price in premiums, deductibles, and drug costs that keep climbing no matter which party is in charge. I will fight to break up these vertically integrated insurers and break up the PBM monopoly so patients, doctors, and pharmacists — not middlemen — decide what care looks like.

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Three vertically integrated insurance conglomerates now control over 90% of American healthcare, and three pharmacy benefit managers control over 80% of every prescription filled in this country. That is not a market — it's a cartel, and Americans pay the price in premiums, deductibles, and drug costs that keep climbing no matter which party is in charge. I will fight to break up these vertically integrated insurers and break up the PBM monopoly so patients, doctors, and pharmacists — not middlemen — decide what care looks like.

OPENING DOORS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP

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That starts with cutting the red tape that adds months and thousands of dollars to every project before a single shovel goes in the ground. I support permitting reform that sets real deadlines for local and state approval, and I oppose green-energy mandates that force builders to absorb costs that get passed straight on to buyers and renters in the form of higher prices.

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That starts with cutting the red tape that adds months and thousands of dollars to every project before a single shovel goes in the ground. I support permitting reform that sets real deadlines for local and state approval, and I oppose green-energy mandates that force builders to absorb costs that get passed straight on to buyers and renters in the form of higher prices.

A Responsible Energy Future

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That means an all-of-the-above energy transition, not a mandate that picks winners and losers by government fiat. I support building out solar, wind, geothermal, and hydro alongside a serious recommitment to nuclear power — including small modular reactors (SMRs), like the ones I've proposed for Brayton Point, paired with data center growth and backed by real ratepayer protections and community benefit agreements so host communities share in the upside. Long-term, I support investing in fusion as the next generation of clean baseload power.

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That means an all-of-the-above energy transition, not a mandate that picks winners and losers by government fiat. I support building out solar, wind, geothermal, and hydro alongside a serious recommitment to nuclear power — including small modular reactors (SMRs), like the ones I've proposed for Brayton Point, paired with data center growth and backed by real ratepayer protections and community benefit agreements so host communities share in the upside. Long-term, I support investing in fusion as the next generation of clean baseload power.

Student loans

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I also believe universities should share responsibility for the debt they help create. I support a system of shared risk, where colleges and universities have skin in the game on the loans their own students take out — when a student defaults, the institution feels it too, through a defined share of the loss. That accountability will give schools a direct incentive to invest in job placement, career counseling, and academic programs that actually lead to employment, rather than simply collecting tuition and walking away from the outcome.

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I also believe universities should share responsibility for the debt they help create. I support a system of shared risk, where colleges and universities have skin in the game on the loans their own students take out — when a student defaults, the institution feels it too, through a defined share of the loss. That accountability will give schools a direct incentive to invest in job placement, career counseling, and academic programs that actually lead to employment, rather than simply collecting tuition and walking away from the outcome.

Responsible Foreign Policy

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Over the past five years, the United States has sent nearly $400 billion in non-military aid to foreign countries — $400 billion in cash and assistance to foreign nations while Americans struggle to make rent and pay their electric bills. I will not vote for another single dollar to go to any foreign country unless I am convinced it is in the interest of America and the people of Massachusetts.

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Over the past five years, the United States has sent nearly $400 billion in non-military aid to foreign countries — $400 billion in cash and assistance to foreign nations while Americans struggle to make rent and pay their electric bills. I will not vote for another single dollar to go to any foreign country unless I am convinced it is in the interest of America and the people of Massachusetts.

Reproductive health justice

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Since the fall of Roe in 2022, I've consistently supported codifying the protections of Roe into federal law, and I strongly disagree with the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs. As I said in my last campaign, if national Republicans try to bring a federal abortion ban to the floor (as Attorney General Todd Blanche has promised) I will switch parties and vote with Democrats to stop it.

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Since the fall of Roe in 2022, I've consistently supported codifying the protections of Roe into federal law, and I strongly disagree with the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs. As I said in my last campaign, if national Republicans try to bring a federal abortion ban to the floor (as Attorney General Todd Blanche has promised) I will switch parties and vote with Democrats to stop it.

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

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“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.”

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“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.”

OPENING DOORS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP

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I also support exploring real estate tokenization — using blockchain-based ownership structures to let more people buy fractional stakes in property — as a way to open up real estate investment and wealth-building to families who can't put together a traditional down payment or six-figure investment, not just institutional buyers and the already-wealthy.

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I also support exploring real estate tokenization — using blockchain-based ownership structures to let more people buy fractional stakes in property — as a way to open up real estate investment and wealth-building to families who can't put together a traditional down payment or six-figure investment, not just institutional buyers and the already-wealthy.

A Responsible Energy Future

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I also support amending the Jones Act to fix the archaic shipping restrictions that make it harder and more expensive to move LNG and other energy resources within the United States — restrictions that drive up costs for New England families who already pay some of the highest energy prices in the country. A responsible transition off fossil fuels has to be built on reliability and affordability first, or it won't survive contact with a New England winter.

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I also support amending the Jones Act to fix the archaic shipping restrictions that make it harder and more expensive to move LNG and other energy resources within the United States — restrictions that drive up costs for New England families who already pay some of the highest energy prices in the country. A responsible transition off fossil fuels has to be built on reliability and affordability first, or it won't survive contact with a New England winter.

Student loans

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I support a "pay as you work" repayment option: borrowers pay 3-5% of their income toward their loans, and pay nothing in months they are not working. No income, no payment.

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I support a "pay as you work" repayment option: borrowers pay 3-5% of their income toward their loans, and pay nothing in months they are not working. No income, no payment.

Reproductive health justice

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I support late-term abortions in the case of fatal fetal anomalies and protecting the life of the mother but believe these cases should remain safe, legal, and rare.

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I support late-term abortions in the case of fatal fetal anomalies and protecting the life of the mother but believe these cases should remain safe, legal, and rare.

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No-Trade Zone — Ban stock, crypto or commodities trading by Members of Congress.

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No-Trade Zone — Ban stock, crypto or commodities trading by Members of Congress.

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Lifetime Lobbying Ban — Prohibit former Members from ever lobbying.

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Lifetime Lobbying Ban — Prohibit former Members from ever lobbying.

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

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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.

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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.

END Career politicians in congress

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Single Issue Bill Act — Require all bills to address one topic only, ending omnibus packages loaded with unrelated pork.

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Single Issue Bill Act — Require all bills to address one topic only, ending omnibus packages loaded with unrelated pork.

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

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

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

END Career politicians in congress

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Dark Money Transparency — Require 48-hour disclosure of contributions over $500 to Super PACs or politically active non-profits.

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Dark Money Transparency — Require 48-hour disclosure of contributions over $500 to Super PACs or politically active non-profits.

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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.

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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.

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Truth in Legislating Audit — Create an independent, non-partisan ethics commission with subpoena power to investigate pay-to-play allegations.

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Truth in Legislating Audit — Create an independent, non-partisan ethics commission with subpoena power to investigate pay-to-play allegations.

END Career politicians in congress

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End Leadership PAC Slush Funds — Abolish Leadership PACs that allow special-interest funds for personal lifestyle expenses like luxury travel and dinners.

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End Leadership PAC Slush Funds — Abolish Leadership PACs that allow special-interest funds for personal lifestyle expenses like luxury travel and dinners.

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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.

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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.

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Mandatory Tax Disclosures — Require federal candidates to release at least 10 years of tax returns.

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Mandatory Tax Disclosures — Require federal candidates to release at least 10 years of tax returns.

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Inflation Impact Statement — Require independent analysis of inflation effects for bills spending over $1 billion (or $100 million at state level).

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Inflation Impact Statement — Require independent analysis of inflation effects for bills spending over $1 billion (or $100 million at state level).

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Full Disclosure of Shadow Lobbying — Require registration and client disclosure for anyone paid over $1,000 to influence federal officials.

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Full Disclosure of Shadow Lobbying — Require registration and client disclosure for anyone paid over $1,000 to influence federal officials.

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End NGO Funding — Prohibit government funding of activities the government itself cannot undertake.

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End NGO Funding — Prohibit government funding of activities the government itself cannot undertake.

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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.

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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.

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FEC candidate totals October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$1,498,561.16
Total disbursements
$771,957.62
Cash on hand
$726,603.54
Committee debt
$1,005,000.00
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Candidate ID: S6MA00304

Name: DEATON, JOHN

Office: Senate

State: MA

District: 00

Coverage start: 2025-10-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $1498561.16

Total disbursements: $771957.62

Cash on hand: $726603.54

Debts owed by committee: $1005000.00

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Reason: NO_STABLE_ELIGIBLE_PUBLIC_RECORD_IDENTITY_ATTACHED

Candidate-stated prior service and name-only matches never attach another person's archive.

Sources

Every profile claim points back to retained source evidence.

  1. Election record

    2026 Massachusetts general-field identity record — John Deaton

    Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

    Open Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    John Deaton — candidate-owned primary source 2

    John Deaton campaign

    Open John Deaton campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    John Deaton — candidate-owned primary source 3

    John Deaton campaign

    Open John Deaton campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  4. Candidate-owned primary source

    John Deaton — candidate-owned primary source 4

    John Deaton campaign

    Open John Deaton campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  5. Official campaign contact filing

    JOHN DEATON FOR SENATE — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  6. Campaign-finance record

    John Deaton — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
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