After a strong performance in the primary election, John Deaton, a pro-XRP lawyer who represented XRP holders in the SEC case, has secured the Republican nomination for the United States Senate. With 64.6% of the votes, Deaton emerged victorious over his closest rivals, Bob Antonellis and Ian Cain.

Deaton’s win sets him up to challenge Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren in the upcoming November general election. The election results, based on over 92% of the votes counted, show a clear victory for Deaton, who presents a contrasting stance to Senator Warren on various key issues.

— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) September 4, 2024

Deaton’s Agenda Against Warren

Fresh off his victory, Deaton thanked his supporters and outlined his campaign’s focus on unity and problem-solving in politics.

His statement states, “I am truly humbled by the tremendous outpouring of support and grateful for the faith the voters have placed in me. Tomorrow, we begin the next phase of the campaign – an effort that will hold Elizabeth Warren accountable for her failures on crucial issues. Voters are looking for unity and solutions rather than divisive politics.”

The crypto community cheered Deaton’s victory, with prominent figures like Caitlin Long, Mark Cuban, and Ryan Sean Adams congratulating him and expressing optimism about the upcoming election battle against Warren.

Warren’s campaign has raised concerns about the influence of the crypto industry in the election, accusing certain entities of backing Deaton to further their interests.

Raising significant campaign funds from the crypto sector, including contributions from key figures in Ripple and Gemini, Deaton seems to have struck a chord with the industry, poised to challenge Warren’s anti-crypto stance.

Warren has accepted debate proposals in Boston and Springfield, setting the stage for a showdown with Deaton, who could potentially reshape the crypto landscape.

Currently, XRP is trading at $0.5537.