John Deaton
John Deaton is the Republican nominee in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race. $1.6M raised, $849K spent and $712K cash through Aug 12, 2026. Polymarket prices a win at 2%. Forecasters rate the race Safe D.
Campaign finance$1.6M raised
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raised (total receipts) | $1,561,360 |
| Spent (disbursements) | $848,943 |
| Cash on hand | $712,417 |
| Debts owed by campaign | $1,005,000 |
| Filing covers through | Aug 12, 2026 |
Reported Self-reported to the FEC.
Where the money comes fromindividuals, PACs, party, self
| Source of money | Amount | Share of receipts |
|---|---|---|
| Individual donors | $472,175 | 30.2% |
| PACs and other committees | $5,775 | 0.4% |
| Candidate's own money | $1,053,414 | 67.5% |
| Other (refunds, transfers, loans) | $29,996 | 1.9% |
Donor portrait23% small gifts
By gift size
| Gift size | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|
| $200 and under | $106,053 | 23% |
| $200.01 to $499.99 | $31,958 | 7% |
| $500 to $999.99 | $43,707 | 9% |
| $1,000 to $1,999.99 | $87,143 | 19% |
| $2,000 and up | $200,229 | 43% |
By state
| State | Itemized individual money | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MA | $117,599 | 30% |
| CA | $40,226 | 10% |
| FL | $37,477 | 9% |
| NY | $22,993 | 6% |
| TX | $17,285 | 4% |
| NJ | $13,162 | 3% |
By employer
| Employer named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Null | $17,007 |
| Ripple | $10,630 |
| Digital Ascension Group | $7,183 |
| United Capital Management | $7,000 |
| Binance Us | $7,000 |
| Skybridge Capital | $7,000 |
| Ludlow Street Advisors Llc | $7,000 |
| Carruth | $7,000 |
By occupation
| Occupation named by donors | Total |
|---|---|
| Ceo | $49,030 |
| Null | $17,007 |
| Attorney | $14,961 |
| Consultant | $12,778 |
| Real Estate | $10,250 |
| Dentist | $9,947 |
| Founder | $7,260 |
| Vc | $7,000 |
Reported FEC itemized contributions this cycle, fetched 2026-10-15. Itemized means a donor gave over $200 in total. Employer and occupation are what donors report about themselves; “retired”, “homemaker”, “self-employed” and similar non-answers are left out of the employer and occupation lists. It describes who gave, not who votes for the candidate.
This raceSafe D, 4 candidates
Forecasters rate this race Safe D Estimate
Massachusetts Senate race: full ratings and odds · Massachusetts ballot · All Senate races
Public attention7,812 views in 30 days
| Candidate | Views, 30 days | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Shiva Ayyadurai | 30,948 | 54% |
| Ed Markey | 18,229 | 32% |
| John Deaton | 7,812 | 14% |
Reported Views of John Deaton on English Wikipedia, 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-13. Views show curiosity, not support.
Sources and methodWikipedia, FEC, Polymarket
Names, party and status as compiled in Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Money: official FEC record. Odds: Polymarket.