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John Deaton

Candidate for U.S. Senator

Republican

Background

Lives in
Bolton
Campaign website
johndeatonforsenate.com

Trial attorney and former U.S. Marine Corps judge advocate from Bolton who represents asbestos victims and filed amicus briefs for XRP token holders in SEC cases.

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Photo: Candidate photo via League of Women Voters VOTE411

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes taxing Social Security benefits

    Issues

    Campaign website · John Deaton for Senate · johndeatonforsenate.com

    “I also believe Social Security benefits should not be taxed.”
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Public safety

  • Supports a pathway to legal status for DACA recipients

    Issues

    Campaign website · John Deaton for Senate · johndeatonforsenate.com

    “I support a targeted, earned pathway to legal status and ultimately citizenship for DACA recipients and similarly situated Dreamers who meet rigorous standards”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports nuclear power including small modular reactors

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Senator in Congress

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I support an “all of the above” carbon-free strategy: SMR nuclear, fusion R&D, networked geothermal, expanded hydro, and reformed solar incentives.”
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Health & human services

  • Proposes breaking up large insurers and PBM monopoly

    Issues

    Campaign website · John Deaton for Senate · johndeatonforsenate.com

    “I will fight to break up these vertically integrated insurers and break up the PBM monopoly”
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  • Supports codifying Roe v. Wade protections in federal law

    Issues

    Campaign website · John Deaton for Senate · johndeatonforsenate.com

    “I've consistently supported codifying the protections of Roe into federal law”
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Government & transparency

  • Proposes banning stock and crypto trading by Congress members

    Issues

    Campaign website · John Deaton for Senate · johndeatonforsenate.com

    “No-Trade Zone — Ban stock, crypto or commodities trading by Members of Congress.”
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  • Supports voter ID requirements

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Senator in Congress

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I support straightforward voter ID requirements, which large majorities of Americans favor, to protect election integrity and confidence.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John Deaton on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

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