Candidate · November 3, 2026

John Deaton

U.S. Senate

On the ballot as: Republican

The race

John Deaton and Edward J. Markey are running for U.S. Senate.

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Public record on MassVoter

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In the news

GOP Senate candidate Deaton: ‘I’m a true independent voice’The New Bedford Light · Oct 5, 2026
Deaton slams Markey for ‘reckless rhetoric’ after vandal targets law firmWPRI 12 · Oct 2, 2026
Republican U.S. Senate candidate for Massachusetts, John Deaton holds Ed Markey accountable after law office damagedFall River Reporter · Oct 2, 2026
Senate candidate John Deaton on his second Mass. campaign, Trump's $5K dividendNBC Boston · Sep 11, 2026
John Deaton to discuss Senate race on InFocus next TuesdayWWLP 22News · Sep 3, 2026
Focus turns to general election as Markey and Deaton face off for SenateNBC Boston · Sep 3, 2026
Sen. Markey defeats Rep. Moulton, will face Deaton in NovemberFall River Reporter · Sep 1, 2026
Mass. Senate candidates take part in non-partisan forum focused on combating hunger7News WHDH · Aug 12, 2026
Massachusetts primary ballot features few GOP challengers in western MA racesWWLP 22News · Jul 8, 2026
MassGOP Convention: Deaton, Dionne, and Walsh Earn Nominations as Party Vows RebuildNew Bedford Guide · Apr 25, 2026
Deaton Slams Markey for Collecting Pay During Shutdown While TSA Workers Go UnpaidNew Bedford Guide · Mar 18, 2026
John Deaton discusses his new campaign for Senate in Mass.NBC Boston · Nov 21, 2025
Deaton Announces Senate Bid to Topple Markey in Blue MassachusettsFall River Reporter · Nov 11, 2025
Deaton announces 2026 Senate bid, Republican lost 2024 race to Warren7News WHDH · Nov 11, 2025
Republican John Deaton announces second straight U.S. Senate runNBC Boston · Nov 10, 2025

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