Crypto-friendly attorney John Deaton has emerged victorious in the Massachusetts Republican U.S. Senate primary, setting the stage for a high-profile face-off against incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren in the upcoming November elections. Deaton, who has been a prominent figure in the crypto community, secured the Republican nomination by defeating his primary rivals, industrial engineer Bob Antonellis and Quincy City Council President Ian Cain.
Following his win, Deaton expressed his determination to challenge Senator Warren, a known critic of cryptocurrencies. In a live broadcast on social media platform X, Deaton declared, “We’re going to take on Elizabeth Warren and we’re gonna make history.” His campaign has garnered significant attention, especially within the crypto sector, where Deaton is known for his advocacy, particularly during the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit.
Deaton’s Senate bid has been in the works since early this year, with his campaign raising $1.36 million in the first quarter, outpacing Warren’s $1.1 million. His victory in the Republican primary marks the beginning of what is expected to be a fiercely contested race. Deaton, in a statement reported by the AP, expressed his gratitude to voters and outlined his campaign’s focus, including holding Senator Warren accountable on issues such as border security, the cost of living, healthcare, and foreign policy. Notably, while he mentioned several key campaign issues, Deaton did not specifically address his stance on cryptocurrencies in his post-victory speech.
Senator Warren, who is seeking a third term, has accepted two debates scheduled for October, one in Boston and another in Springfield. In response to Deaton’s primary win, Warren emphasized the significant financial backing Deaton received from the crypto industry. “A small handful of crypto billionaires and corporate special interests poured more than $2 million into a super PAC to handpick their preferred Republican candidate,” Warren stated in an email to AP.
One of the primary financial supporters of Deaton’s campaign is a political action committee (PAC) that invested $850,000 in his bid. Among the contributors are prominent figures from the crypto industry, including Ripple executives Chris Larsen and Brad Garlinghouse, as well as the Winklevoss twins, founders of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange. As the race heats up, the clash between Deaton and Warren is expected to bring significant attention to the role of cryptocurrency in U.S. politics.
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