John Deaton, XRP advocate and 2024 Senate candidate, reenters the race aiming to challenge Massachusetts’ Democratic stronghold.
John Deaton, a prominent crypto lawyer and supporter of XRP, has announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts in 2026. Deaton previously lost to incumbent Elizabeth Warren in the 2024 Senate race by a wide margin. His candidacy represents another Republican effort to contest a traditionally Democratic seat, with political challenges likely given Massachusetts’ voting history.