"After announcing his intentions to run for the Senate seat held by Sen. Ed Markey, Republican John Deaton is reportedly close to securing the endorsement of the Massachusetts Republican Party. Such a development would effectively shut down any other Republicans who may be considering a primary run against Deaton. On the Democratic side, Markey is already facing a primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton. Rep. Ayanna Pressley is reportedly considering a run as well."
"Deaton only launched his campaign this week, but members of the Republican State Committee are already circulating a letter calling on the body to officially endorse Deaton, per The Boston Globe. Of the committee's 80 members, at least 52 have already signed on to the letter. "It's clear that John Deaton has strong support within the Republican Party and within the leadership of the Mass GOP, and I look forward to hearing from John at the Nov. 20 state committee meeting," Carnevale told the Globe."
John Deaton is close to securing the Massachusetts Republican Party's endorsement for his Senate bid, which would likely preempt other Republican primary challengers. Democratic incumbent Ed Markey faces primary challenges from Rep. Seth Moulton and potential candidacy by Rep. Ayanna Pressley. Members of the Republican State Committee circulated a letter seeking a formal Deaton endorsement, with at least 52 of 80 committee members signing and a full-committee vote scheduled for Nov. 20 after meeting the party rule threshold of ten supporters. Deaton is a cryptocurrency advocate and personal injury lawyer who previously ran a moderate primary campaign against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
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