Former Coinbase lawyer Khurram Dara announced his run for New York State Attorney General in 2026, citing his regulatory and policy experience in the crypto industry. Dara previously worked at Bain Capital Crypto and Coinbase. He criticized current Attorney General Letitia James for targeting crypto companies with lawsuits. Dara plans to run as a Republican.

John Deaton, known for representing XRP holders, will run for office again as a Republican to unseat Senator Ed Markey in 2026. Deaton previously ran against Senator Elizabeth Warren in 2024. He gained recognition for his advocacy in the SEC lawsuit against Ripple. Both Dara and Deaton face tough races in predominantly Democrat-leaning states.

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