Healthcare
Supports breaking up vertically integrated insurers and pharmacy-benefit-manager concentration, drug-price transparency and expanded telehealth.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
John Deaton
Candidate for U.S. Senate · Massachusetts
THE PERSON
Background
John Deaton is an attorney and former Marine Corps judge advocate. He served as a military prosecutor and defense attorney before private legal work and has represented cryptocurrency holders in litigation.
Roots
- Military: Marine Corps legal service; medically retired in 2002.
Education
- Eastern Michigan University · B.A., 1989
- New England School of Law · J.D., 1995
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Housing
Supports permitting deadlines and exploring fractional property ownership through tokenization.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Energy
Supports an energy mix including renewables and nuclear power, with ratepayer protections for associated data-center development.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth · State election candidates ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Jeff Dranetz · CC BY 3.0 · Cropped to fit
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