FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2026 Press Contact: Vincent Errichetti (617) 922-1824 Press@johndeatonforsenate.com John Deaton Commits to Nation-Leading Term Limits Pledge as Part of Clean Hands Initiative Promises to Introduce Constitutional Amendment Capping U.S. House and Senate Terms BOSTON – John Deaton, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate challenging longtime incumbent Ed Markey, has committed to sponsoring legislation if elected that would amend the U.S. Constitution to impose term limits on all members of Congress: three (3) two-year terms in the House and two (2) six-year terms in the Senate. Deaton signed his personal pledge with U.S. Term Limits, committing to serve no more than two terms himself. Term limits form a cornerstone of Deaton’s Clean Hands Initiative , aimed at restoring integrity, accountability, and fresh perspectives to Washington by ending the era of career politicians who prioritize special interests over the people they serve. “Ed Markey has been in Congress for over 50 years, becoming the very definition of entrenched Washington elitism,” said Deaton. “Americans are tired of a dysfunctional Congress dominated by career politicians who enrich themselves, bow to special interests, and overstay their welcome at the expense of their constituents. In the spirit of Massachusetts, I’m proud to lead the fight for real reform through bold term limits and get Congress working for the American people again, not the other way around.” ### References: Clean Hands Act https://www.johndeatonforsenate.com/issues#CLEANHANDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2026 Press Contact: Vincent Errichetti (617) 922-1824 Press@johndeatonforsenate.com Deaton Unveils ‘Skills First Act’ to Deliver Debt-Free Trades to Massachusetts’ Non-College Majority BOSTON, MA – Today, U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton announced the Skills First Act, a bold new initiative designed to deliver debt-free, high-paying career pathways for Massachusetts’ non-college majority. “Massachusetts families are struggling with the cost of living, and good-paying jobs are at the heart of that challenge,” said Deaton, a Marine Corps veteran and small business owner. “While my opponent has spent 50 years in Washington pushing four-year college for everyone, I believe opportunity shouldn’t require a degree. The Skills First Act creates fast-track, debt-free pathways into the trades and technical careers that Massachusetts employers desperately need.” The Skills First Act would establish a National Apprenticeship Accelerator Program that partners with unions, businesses, and trade schools to dramatically expand apprenticeship opportunities. The legislation includes: Targeted tax credits to encourage companies to create new apprenticeship slots A “Trade School GI Bill” offering low or no-interest loans and grants for tuition, tools, and training Strong incentives for high schools to offer on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs Focused pathways for 18- to 30-year-olds to enter high-demand fields including welding, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, heavy equipment operation, clean energy technology, pipefitting, diesel mechanics, robotics, and more — all in just 12 to 18 months. “College is optional. Opportunity is not,” Deaton added. “Young people should be able to earn strong wages without drowning in student debt. The Skills First Act puts Massachusetts workers first by connecting them to real careers that don’t require a four-year degree.” Deaton’s proposal is part of his broader “Jobs and Economy” platform and directly contrasts with incumbent Senator Ed Markey’s long record in Washington. The full proposal is available on Deaton’s campaign website. ### JohnDeatonforSenate.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2026 Press Contact: Vincent Errichetti (617) 922-1824 Press@johndeatonforsenate.com Op-Ed: Opening Doors to Homeownership and the American Dream I grew up in generational poverty. My mother taught me resilience, and I went looking for ways to climb. I joined the Marine Corps. I beat cancer. I worked my way through college and law school, then built a trial practice fighting corporations on behalf of working families. Nobody handed me anything. I earned it through hard work and opportunity. That path is closing for too many young people in Massachusetts. The median home price here tops $663,000. Young families work hard, live frugally, and save every dollar. And they still can’t clear a six-figure down payment. Skipping coffee and nights eating out doesn’t bridge that gap anymore. We are pricing an entire generation out of the American Dream. This isn’t just an economic problem. It’s a family problem. How do you start a family, launch a business, or put down roots when housing eats every paycheck? Our most talented young people are leaving for states where they can afford to build a life and taking our economy and our future with them. The fix starts with supply. Supply and demand is not a partisan theory. Decades of restrictive zoning, red tape, NIMBYism, and regulatory overreach have strangled construction and driven costs through the roof. That’s why I support building five million new homes nationwide over five years by cutting federal and state red tape, reforming outdated zoning, freeing up private builders, and opening federal and state land to new construction. This isn’t government building houses. It’s government getting out of the way so the free market can build what families need: starter homes, townhouses, and single-family homes people can afford. But supply alone won’t close the gap fast enough. We should also embrace innovation in how people buy in. Blockchain-based real estate tokenization - splitting property into tradable digital shares - lets families build equity in fractions instead of needing a six-figure check upfront. It’s a tool already gaining traction in other markets, and Massachusetts should welcome it, not regulate it away. Unfortunately, elected officials in Massachusetts see innovation like blockchain technology as the problem and not the solution. They fail to understand that government is the problem. I lived the American Dream; from poverty to Marine, lawyer, and father. Homeownership gave my family and generation stability. It should still be the cornerstone of opportunity for every Massachusetts family. That means electing leaders who will fight to increase supply, embrace innovation, and restore that opportunity. Our current leadership has had decades to fix this. They haven’t. It’s time for something different. Nothing changes until we do. ### JohnDeatonforSenate.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2026 Press Contact: Vincent Errichetti (617) 922-1824 Press@johndeatonforsenate.com Deaton: Voters Denied a Vote on Tax Relief - My Affordability Agenda Just Got More Urgent BOSTON - The MA Supreme Judicial Court ruled today that a proposed income tax cut, which was backed by 65% of voters in a recent Boston Globe/Suffolk University poll, will not appear on the November ballot. The reason: Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office wrote a misleading summary of the measure. John Deaton, Presumptive Republican Nominee for U.S. Senate, issued the following statement: “Two-thirds of MA voters wanted a vote on lowering their taxes. But they now won’t get one - not because the idea failed - but because the people running our state government failed to do their job. That’s what one-party rule looks like: every lever of power held by the same political machine, and ordinary people pay the price. “This makes my plans to lower energy costs, expand housing, and bring transparency to healthcare pricing more urgent, not less. If Beacon Hill won’t even let voters decide on tax relief, we need every other tool on the table to make life affordable here. Senator Markey has spent 53 years inside this system. I’ve spent my career fighting institutions like it on behalf of working people and that’s exactly the fight MA needs in the Senate.” ### JohnDeatonforSenate.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2026 Press Contact: Vincent Errichetti (617) 922-1824 Press@johndeatonforsenate.com Deaton Puts People Over Party in Sharp Senate Debate BOSTON, MA – In last night’s WBZ pre-primary debate, Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton delivered a clear message: Massachusetts needs a fighter who puts working families and common sense ahead of partisan loyalty and career politicians. Deaton repeatedly contrasted his independent approach with the partisan politics of his opponents, emphasizing results for the people of Massachusetts over party agendas. “Notice he didn’t say one major bill that he passed. He talks about proposed legislation. I can propose a lot of things,” Deaton said. “The real hard work is writing laws, and I’m a lawyer; I know how to do it and doing the hard work to get it done.” He continued: “Let me tell you the difference between Seth Moulton and Markey and John Deaton. They stand before you as Democrats. I stand before you as an American. I don’t have loyalty to a person, a party, or an agenda; just common sense and the Constitution.” Deaton did not shy away from criticizing both sides of the aisle. “F the Republican Party. F the Democrat Party. They all suck,” he declared. “You need someone like me who will stand up for America and working people. I’ve done it all my life, and I’ll do it in the Senate.” On Ed Markey’s long tenure, Deaton was direct: “Fifty-three years is enough. He hasn’t shown up, and that’s why he should be fired.” Throughout the debate, Deaton focused on practical solutions for Massachusetts families struggling with high costs: Energy: Highlighted Massachusetts electricity rates at 33 cents per kilowatt hour versus 16 cents in Maryland, and proposed small modular nuclear reactors to power 40% of the state’s electricity and save families up to $600 per month. Immigration: Called for expanding legal immigration while enforcing the law with zero tolerance for illegal immigration and asylum abuse. “We gotta have sensible, common sense solutions. I have them.” Transparency: Blasted one-party Democratic control in Massachusetts for ignoring a voter-approved audit of the legislature. “They’re so corrupt and so arrogant, they won’t enforce a law that seventy-two percent of us voted for.” Deaton has joined lawsuits demanding compliance. On foreign spending, Deaton drew a firm line: “I will not vote for another dollar to go to Ukraine, Israel, Iran, or any other foreign nation unless it is proven with verifiable facts that it is in the best interest of America and the people of Massachusetts… My vote’s not for sale.” Deaton, a Marine veteran, former federal prosecutor, and attorney who has represented working people against powerful interests for decades, positioned himself as the independent voice Massachusetts needs — focused on performance, not partisanship. “Massachusetts needs someone like me, an independent voice,” Deaton said. “I never wavered.” ### Extended excerpts: 1. "Well, thank you, and thank you to everybody listening. Thank you for doing this. Thanks to the studio and Seth. Shame on Senator Markey for not being here. You asked the question: What has he done? Why isn't he here defending 53 years of being in office? Look, you can see I am not a young man by anyone's standard. His first year in elected office, I was six. Seth wasn't even alive, and he's not here to defend his record because he can't. When you ask him, 'What have you done lately?' You wanna know what Senator Markey talks about? He talks about the internet and computers. Senator, that was thirty years ago. And in Maryland, where you pay sixteen cents for electricity per kilowatt hour because Maryland's not subject to your policies, here in Massachusetts we pay thirty-three cents per kilowatt hour. He hasn't shown up, and that's why he should be fired. I think I'm the right guy to take his place, but that's the reason he needs to go. Fifty-three years is enough." 2. "Listen, if you look at Seth's argument, it is simply he's younger than Markey. He sees eye to eye on all the policies. That's not change. That's promotion dressed up as generational change. It's about performance, not just age. And Seth, you know, I'm gonna call you Seth out of respect — I don't believe it's okay, Congressman — but he's been in office for twelve years and he can't name one major bill on housing, health care, or energy that has helped improve the lives of working families. Other than 988, a 988 line, or a United States Marine Corps commemorative coin. We got four hundred and fifty years of history. We don't need a coin, we need policies that change the lives of working families. Name one bill. Go ahead." 3. "I stand before you as an American. I don't have loyalty to a person, a party, or an agenda, just common sense and the Constitution. And Seth, with all due respect, it's all about partisan politics. You talk about the Democrat Party and how you can improve that and the leadership of the Democrat Party. What about America? You guys keep saying, 'When is a Republican gonna stand up to Donald Trump?' I've had three opportunities to vote for him, and I haven't voted once. And when a Republican shows up, like they've been asking for, you know what they say? Don't vote for him. He's a Republican." 4. "Jumping on a bill that someone else proposed and saying it's yours isn't right. When he says, 'Oh, he says this as a Republican, he's gonna get to Washington and vote,' I ran in a Republican primary, not supporting the head of the ticket. Do you know I went to RTC's Republican Town Committees all across the state? I got called all kinds of names. I never wavered. Massachusetts needs someone like me, an independent voice. F the Republican Party. F the Democrat Party. They all suck. You need someone like me who will stand up for America and working people." 5. "I will not vote for another dollar to go to Ukraine, Israel, Iran, or any other foreign nation unless it is proven with verifiable facts that it is in the best interest of America and the people of Massachusetts. When I get to the Senate, I will stop that. I will never vote for that. My vote's not for sale."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2026 Press Contact: Vincent Errichetti (617) 922-1824 Press@johndeatonforsenate.com Deaton Pushes 'Clean Hands' Overhaul to End Career Politicians in Congress Challenges Longtime Incumbent Markey's 50-Year Tenure Boston, MA – U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton today unveiled his Washington Clean Hands Act, a comprehensive anti-corruption plan to restore integrity to Congress and end the era of career politicians. "Washington was never meant to be a career," Deaton said. "My Clean Hands Act starts with cleaning up Congress and will be the first bills I introduce as Senator." The plan's key reforms include: Congressional Term Limits — Push for a constitutional amendment limiting service to 3 House terms and 2 Senate terms. No-Trade Zone — Ban stock, crypto or commodities trading by Members of Congress. Lifetime Lobbying Ban — Prohibit former Members from ever lobbying. End Regulatory Capture — Bar high-level agency officials (e.g., FDA, SEC, EPA) from taking board or executive roles at regulated companies for at least 5 years. Single Issue Bill Act — Require all bills to address one topic only, ending omnibus packages loaded with unrelated pork. Read the Bill Mandate — Make final bill text public and searchable for at least 72 hours before any vote. No Pay for No Budget — Withhold congressional pay (non-recoverable) if budgets and appropriations bills aren't passed on time. Dark Money Transparency — Require 48-hour disclosure of contributions over $500 to Super PACs or politically active non-profits. Ban on Foreign Lobbying & Contributions — Prohibit former Members or senior officials from ever working for foreign governments/entities; close loopholes for foreign-owned subsidiaries influencing U.S. elections. Truth in Legislating Audit — Create an independent, non-partisan ethics commission with subpoena power to investigate pay-to-play allegations. End Leadership PAC Slush Funds — Abolish Leadership PACs that allow special-interest funds for personal lifestyle expenses like luxury travel and dinners. Conflict of Interest Recusal Mandate — Require Members to recuse from votes or sponsorships affecting companies/industries where they, their spouse, or close family hold significant financial interests. Mandatory Tax Disclosures — Require federal candidates to release at least 10 years of tax returns. Truth in Spending — End budget gimmicks like "emergency" designations to bypass caps. Inflation Impact Statement — Require independent analysis of inflation effects for bills spending over $1 billion (or $100 million at state level). Full Disclosure of Shadow Lobbying — Require registration and client disclosure for anyone paid over $1,000 to influence federal officials. Universal Foreign Influence Disclosure — Mandate foreign agent registration for anyone pushing foreign agendas (e.g., from Israel, China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar), with no loopholes. End NGO Funding — Prohibit government funding of activities the government itself cannot undertake. Deaton's bold reforms stand in stark contrast to Senator Ed Markey's 50-year career in Congress, highlighting the need for fresh, accountable leadership. Visit JohnDeatonforSenate.com for more details. ###

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2026 Press Contact: Vincent Errichetti (617) 922-1824 Press@ johndeatonforsenate.com Prioritizing Veterans & Firefighters: Mayor Wu’s Choices Demand Accountability As a United States Marine Corps veteran, I am deeply troubled by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s recent budget decisions. Equally troubling, is the near silence from those elected to speak for this city’s most vulnerable. Every Veteran, at one time, wrote a blank check to the United States. A check that included the willingness to die for their country. Thus, when veterans get shortchanged, leaders should rise in their defense. Too few have. I commend Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy for doing exactly that. I am adding my voice to theirs. Here are the facts: Mayor Wu has proposed cutting approximately $740,000 from Boston’s veterans’ services budget. A reduction exceeding 14 percent. This comes at a time when veterans are still fighting for housing, mental health care, and access to benefits they bled to earn. Meanwhile, the city’s overall budget continues to expand. At the same moment these cuts were proposed, Mayor Wu accepted a $43,000 pay raise, bringing her annual salary to $250,000. Public officials deserve fair compensation, but accepting a substantial personal increase while reducing support for veterans isn’t just a budget decision; it is a statement of values. And it is the wrong one. The pattern doesn’t stop there. City Hall has added hundreds of new positions in recent years, many filled by individuals aligned with the mayor’s political inner circle. We are growing the bureaucracy while cutting services for veterans and eyeing reductions for the men and women of the fire department who run toward danger every day to protect Boston families. These are not abstractions. They are choices. And choices reveal character. Dishonorable character. Good government is not complicated. It means fiscal discipline, transparency, and a clear hierarchy of obligation: protect those who served, keep the public safe, and spend taxpayer dollars as if they belong to the people who earned them. Because they do. I call on Mayor Wu to restore full funding for veterans’ services, exercise genuine restraint on salaries and new hires, and keep Boston’s firefighters fully resourced. Veterans didn’t negotiate their service. They gave it. The least we can do is honor what we promised them. As a Marine and as a candidate for U.S. Senate, I will keep speaking out when those who served are treated as an afterthought. Boston and Massachusetts can do better. Our veterans have earned nothing less. ### JohnDeatonforSenate.com References: "Two Boston city councilors slam Mayor Wu for cutting $724K from veterans budget: ‘Unconscionable’" https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/05/05/two-boston-city-councilors-slam-mayor-wu-for-cutting-724k-from-veterans-budget-unconscionable/ "Boston City Council backs measure calling for Mayor Wu to restore ‘devastating’ $724K cut to veterans budget" https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/05/06/boston-city-council-backs-measure-calling-for-mayor-wu-to-restore-devastating-724k-cut-to-veterans-budget/ "Boston City Council budget chair pitches defunding fire department to restore mayor’s $724K veterans cut" https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/05/11/boston-city-council-budget-chair-pitches-defunding-fire-department-to-restore-mayors-724k-veterans-cut/ "Boston Mayor Wu to receive $43K raise after reelection, will be paid $250,000 in 2026" https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/11/12/boston-mayor-wu-to-receive-43k-raise-after-reelection-will-be-paid-250000-in-2026/ "Boston Mayor Has Created Hundreds of New Positions" (on staffing expansion) https://www.governing.com/workforce/boston-mayor-has-created-hundreds-of-new-positions "Wu tells councillors that she added 301 full-time city jobs in her first 3 years" https://www.dotnews.com/2025/01/14/wu-tells-councillors-she-added-301full-time-city-jobs-her-first-3/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2026  Press Contact: Vincent Errichetti (617) 922-1824 Press@johndeatonforsenate.com MEDIA ADVISORY - MEDIA ADVISORY - MEDIA ADVISORY - MEDIA ADVISORY John Deaton for U.S. Senate Campaign to Deliver Final Signatures on Monday All Required Signatures Collected and Ready for Submission Boston, MA – The John Deaton for U.S. Senate campaign announced today that it has successfully collected all required signatures and will deliver them to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM. This delivery marks a major milestone as the campaign submits its nomination papers to place John Deaton on the Republican primary ballot for United States Senate. The campaign exceeded the required number of valid signatures, reflecting broad grassroots support across the Commonwealth for Deaton’s vision of fresh leadership, economic relief, and accountability in Washington. Event Details: Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM Location: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Elections Division One Ashburton Place, Room 1705, Boston, MA 02108 Supporters, volunteers, and members of the media are invited to attend this important event as the campaign officially submits the signatures. John Deaton, a U.S. Marine veteran, trial attorney, cancer survivor, and father, stated: “This achievement belongs to the thousands of dedicated Massachusetts residents who came together to say enough is enough. We’ve gathered the signatures through hard work and real conversations in every corner of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts families deserve a fighter in the Senate who puts people over politics; and that fight starts now.” ### JohnDeatonforSenate.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2026 Press Contact: Vincent Errichetti (617) 922-1824 Press@ johndeatonforsenate.com DEATON CHALLENGES SENATOR MARKEY AND REP. MOULTON TO A THREEWAY DEBATE BOSTON: John Deaton, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, took to X/Twitter and challenged incumbent Senator Ed Markey and Democratic Senate primary candidate Seth Moulton to a three way debate. "I agree 100% So, let's truly lead by example. You, me and @SenMarkey agree to participate in multiple 3-way debates between now and the primary election. I also agree to debate the winner of the primary 3 additional times before the November 3rd general election. Let’s give the people of MA a good look at who should be their next U.S. Senator. If you’re confident you have the right vision for MA and America, you won’t hesitate. And neither should Ed." Deaton's Tweet was a response to Congressman Seth Moulton's call on Senator Markey for Democrats to lead by example in supporting debates. John Deaton is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, running against incumbent Senator Ed Markey in the 2026 election. A former Marine Corps Judge Advocate and constitutional attorney and father, Deaton has built his campaign around economic relief, government accountability, and independent leadership. ### JohnDeatonforSenate.com