Pro-Ripple ( XRP ) attorney John Deaton will take on Sen. Elizabeth Warren

John Deaton, a former Marine and prominent proponent of Ripple’s XRP, has emerged victorious in the Massachusetts Republican primary, securing his position as the GOP candidate for the US Senate race.

Following his victory, he will now face Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren in the November election.

GOP nomination

According to a Sept. 4 report from the Associated Press, Deaton defeated fellow Republican candidates Bob Antonellis, an industrial engineer, and Ian Cain, president of the Quincy city council.

In a statement published to X, he outlined his campaign priorities, holding incumbent Warren primarily to blame for a series of perceived failures. According to Deaton, the current senator had proven ineffective in addressing issues such as health care, the cost of living and the state of America’s southern border.

Election tracking data from Politico shows that he is in the lead after taking 64% of the vote so far and just over 91% of the total votes in Massachusetts have been counted at the time of writing.

Warren will face Deaton in the November election

Deaton, known for his support of the crypto industry, has expressed his willingness to engage in multiple debates with his opponent. Warren’s campaign announced Tuesday night that she has agreed to participate in two debates.

The politician, who is seeking her third term in the Senate after winning in 2012 and 2018, is currently unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Her tenure has been marked by her critical stance on the cryptocurrency sector, which she says facilitates terrorism, espionage and the spread of malware and drug abuse.

He has also advocated for several legislative measures aimed at preventing the growth of the crypto industry in the United States.

Meanwhile, Deaton’s campaign has received substantial support from notable figures in the crypto space. It has received support in the form of donations from the likes of former Trump White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell, Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson, as well as Ripple’s Chris Larsen and Brad Garlinghouse.

The Commonwealth Unity Fund, a political action committee (PAC) focused on crypto interests, also contributed more than $1 million to his campaign. As of July 31, he had raised roughly $1.7 million for his Senate bid, according to Federal Election Commission records.

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