United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2024

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U.S. Senate, Massachusetts
	Democratic primary; Republican primary; General election
Election details
	Filing deadline: June 4, 2024
	Primary: September 3, 2024; General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
	Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Voting in Massachusetts
Race ratings
	Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic; DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic; Inside Elections: Solid Democratic; Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
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Massachusetts 2024 elections

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Voters in Massachusetts elected one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 5, 2024. The primary was September 3, 2024. The filing deadline was June 4, 2024.^[1]

The election filled the Class I Senate seat held by Elizabeth Warren (D), who first took office in 2013.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. Senate in the 119th Congress. Thirty-four of 100 seats were up for election, including one special election. Of the seats up for election in 2024, Democrats held 19, Republicans held 11, and independents held four.

At the time of the election, Democrats had a 50-49 majority.^[2] As a result of the election, Republicans gained a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag To read more about the 2024 U.S. Senate elections, click here.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

Incumbent Elizabeth Warren defeated John Deaton in the general election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Elizabeth Warren (D)	59.8	2,041,693
	John Deaton (R)	40.0	1,365,445
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	6,221

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,413,359
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Shiva Ayyadurai (Unenrolled)
Brandon James Griffin (Workers Party)
Joseph Schena (Unenrolled)
Louis Marino (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

Incumbent Elizabeth Warren advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on September 3, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Elizabeth Warren	98.6	562,709
	Other/Write-in votes	1.4	8,078

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 570,787
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

John Deaton defeated Robert Antonellis and Ian Cain in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on September 3, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	John Deaton	64.5	136,773
	Robert Antonellis	25.9	54,940
	Ian Cain	9.1	19,374
	Other/Write-in votes	0.4	924

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 212,011
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Candidate profiles

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John Deaton

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "John Deaton is a U.S. Marine veteran, cancer survivor, father to three daughters, trial attorney, author and someone who overcame impossible odds to build a life for his family and become a champion for other underdogs."

Key Messages

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I will fight to secure the border, end catch and release, and fight to reform the asylum process, while expanding legal immigration.

America faces a debt crisis. The poor and middle-class feel this pain the most. For too long, the federal government has been living well beyond its means – and Americans are feeling the consequences of politicians in D.C. running up the tab. In the Senate, I will vote to control the growth of government spending, and I will fight to eliminate wasteful and unnecessary pork-barrel spending.

I’m a strong supporter of term limits and will work hard to see them implemented. I also pledge now that I will self-impose a limit of two terms in the Senate. Congress is dominated by career politicians, like Elizabeth Warren, who become conflicted by special interests and fierce loyalty to only a party or political agenda. Simply put, if you can’t effectuate change within twelve years of being in Washington, then someone else should get a chance.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Massachusetts in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Massachusetts

Election information in Massachusetts: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

In-person: Oct. 26, 2024
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 26, 2024
Online: Oct. 26, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

In-person: Oct. 29, 2024
By mail: Received by Oct. 29, 2024
Online: Oct. 29, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 19, 2024 to Nov. 1, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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John Deaton (R)

I will fight to secure the border, end catch and release, and fight to reform the asylum process, while expanding legal immigration.

America faces a debt crisis. The poor and middle-class feel this pain the most. For too long, the federal government has been living well beyond its means – and Americans are feeling the consequences of politicians in D.C. running up the tab. In the Senate, I will vote to control the growth of government spending, and I will fight to eliminate wasteful and unnecessary pork-barrel spending.

I’m a strong supporter of term limits and will work hard to see them implemented. I also pledge now that I will self-impose a limit of two terms in the Senate. Congress is dominated by career politicians, like Elizabeth Warren, who become conflicted by special interests and fierce loyalty to only a party or political agenda. Simply put, if you can’t effectuate change within twelve years of being in Washington, then someone else should get a chance.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

John Deaton (R)

Immigration, Veterans Services, Inflation & Debt, Poverty & Class Warfare, Education

What is your favorite book? Why?

John Deaton (R)

Food Stamp Warrior: A Memoir

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

John Deaton (R)

This country faces multiple crises, and Massachusetts is ground zero. Our biggest crisis is a crisis of leadership. Career politicians are more focused on their own advancement and celebrity than they are on doing what’s right for the American people. They are so focused on reelection that they’ll do whatever their party tells them to. Senator Warren is more focused on special interest groups and her political ambitions than the people she is supposed to represent.

Congress’ approval rating is at a record low, and for good reason. The first thing that needs to happen is to elect politicians that aren’t afraid to reach across the aisle and tackle the biggest problems we face as a nation.

Washington has a spending problem. Senators like Elizabeth Warren think every issue should be solved by charging the government’s credit card. We can’t tax our way out of the mounting trillions of dollars of debt. This spending problem is causing record high inflation and hurting working and middle class families. Massachusetts likes to pride itself on being a national leader, but in 2024 we lead America as the most expensive state for a family of four to call home.

Government spending is driving up inflation, which in turn causes high interest rates. We can’t tackle the housing crisis when families can’t even afford to get a mortgage. It is not only an immediate issue, it is an issue that will affect our children and their grandchildren. Politicians vote for trillion-dollar spending packages that are thousands of pages. Most don’t even know what they’re voting for. When I get to the U.S. Senate, that’s going to change.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

John Deaton (R)

I am absolutely in favor of term limits. If you can’t get the job done in 12 years, then it’s time for you to step aside and let someone step up who can. One of the first bills I plan to pass when I am elected Senator is to enact a two-term limit (12 years) on the Senate, and a three-term limit on the House of Representatives (6 years). In fact, I signed a pledge steps away from the U.S. Capitol that when elected to the Senate, I will not run for a third term. Senator Warren is Exhibit A of what happens in Washington, DC. Twelve years ago, Senator Warren promised to hold the bankers accountable following the 2008 financial crisis. Now, the banking industry writes her bills. She didn’t have the skill set to beat them, so she joined them.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

John Deaton (R)

The U.S. Senate holds a unique position as the upper chamber in Congress with the power to pass legislation. This is a power that, unfortunately, our senators have abused. In the current Congress, senators like Elizabeth Warren use the Senate’s power to promote their own agendas and grab headlines that serve their self-interests. What senators are supposed to do is work across the aisle on legislation that benefits their state, but also America as a whole. In congruence with the House, it is up to the Senate to address pressing issues this country faces for the President to sign into law. Instead, Senator Warren has used the Senate to introduce far-left legislation that has no chance passing through the Senate, let alone the House. When bipartisan legislation was introduced, like the border bill to address this country’s immigration crisis, Senator Warren voted no in the procedural vote, stopping the bill from moving to a vote on the floor. When the bill came back for a second time for a procedural vote, Senator Warren was absent. Senator Warren has only passed one bill during her 12 years in office, but she has introduced plenty. Voters in the Commonwealth, however, are aware that she is more focused on grabbing headlines than working with her colleagues to pass legislation that will actually help the people of Massachusetts. Massachusetts is facing multiple crises, and Senator Warren has not done anything to address these crises. The Senate, as a whole, has become so partisan that politicians are more focused on keeping their power in an election year than working to pass bills.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

John Deaton (R)

The current political environment breeds career politicians. A senator should be judged by the legislation they pass that benefits their home state. Far too many Senators, like Elizabeth Warren, are more focused on their own notoriety, special interest groups and big donors. A Senator should be focused on representing their constituents’ needs in Congress above all else. They are in Congress as representatives and are paid by taxpayers. Their boss is the people of their state, and if they are more focused on their self-service instead of public service then it’s time for them to retire. While Senator Warren’s intentions when she first ran may have been pure, she is a perfect example of what happens when politicians become entrenched with the Washington elite. Senator Warren ran on the promise of holding bankers accountable after the 2008 financial crisis. Now, the banks are writing her bills.

What do you think of the filibuster?

John Deaton (R)

The filibuster is a longstanding Senate rule that I favor, but unfortunately it has been corrupted by partisan politics. If you want a snapshot of why Americans are so frustrated with Congress, the filibuster is a perfect example. Instead of politicians working across the aisle to find compromise, the filibuster is used for grandstanding or to block legislation. It doesn’t help that with an equally divided Congress, Senators only vote along party lines, making the 60 vote threshold nearly impossible to achieve. That is why major issues that are impacting Massachusetts and this country are not touched. It has become political suicide to vote with the other side of the aisle for fear of retribution. As Massachusetts’ next U.S. Senator, my test will be simple: is it good for the Commonwealth, and is it good for America? Senators take an oath to the U.S. Constitution, not the Republican or Democratic Parties.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

John Deaton (R)

When voters ask me this question, I tell them that I am a John Deaton Republican. There is no one with my type of background and experience that will give me a unique set of skills to govern. Politicians emulate others as a political model for their own advancement and the result is a dysfunctional Congress that doesn’t put the needs of Americans first.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

John Deaton (R)

I am a nonpartisan person. As a U.S. Marine veteran, we are taught to focus on the mission above all else. Unlike career politicians, I have a simple test: is it good for Massachusetts, and is it good for America? My focus will be on the issue, not the politician or the party.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

John Deaton (R)

Compromise is absolutely necessary for policy making. Congress’ inability to compromise is why just 12% of Americans approved of the job they’re doing, according to a recent Gallup poll. The same poll showed that the top issue for Americans is immigration, and when poised to vote on a bipartisan bill to address the border, Senator Warren voted no.

What committees interest you?

John Deaton (R)

Since I am the opposite of Senator Elizabeth Warren in almost every way, I am interested in taking her seat on the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. Unlike Senator Warren, I actually grew up in extreme poverty. My family survived off food stamps. Still, there were times my siblings and I went to bed hungry. I remember my mother’s anxiety when the banks would charge her a transaction fee. Those couple of dollars mattered to families like mine.

Through hard work and determination, I was able to break the cycle of poverty. My life experiences place me in a position to actually hold big banks accountable. Senator Warren fights against people and policies, where instead I will fight for people and policies. Our approaches could not be more different.

As a U.S. Marine Veteran, I am also interested in the Veterans Affairs Committee. Our veterans deserve our eternal gratitude and support. I will fight every day in Congress to make sure their needs are met and they are honored for their service with health care and wraparound services.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Elizabeth Warren	Democratic Party	$21,088,321	$28,730,962	$3,450,047	As of December 31, 2024
Robert Antonellis	Republican Party	$41,279	$41,910	$-631	As of December 31, 2024
Ian Cain	Republican Party	$418,171	$418,171	$0	As of October 1, 2024
John Deaton	Republican Party	$2,244,283	$2,195,946	$48,336	As of December 31, 2024
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.^[3]
Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.^[4]^[5]^[6]

Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Massachusetts in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Massachusetts, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Signature formula	Filing fee	Filing fee formula	Filing deadline	Source
Massachusetts	U.S. Senate	Ballot-qualified party	10,000	Fixed number	N/A	N/A	6/4/2024	Source
Massachusetts	U.S. Senate	Unaffiliated	10,000	Fixed number	N/A	N/A	8/27/2024	Source

Election history

The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2014.