The Democrat has pitched herself as a proven and trusted leader on Capitol Hill and voters responded by electing her to a third term.

To the surprise of probably no one, Elizabeth Warren has been declared the winner of the U.S. Senate race by the Associated Press, citing early returns that showed her with an insurmountable lead over Republican challenger John Deaton.

Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren has secured her third term in the U.S. Senate. Warren was up against Republican John Deaton, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and practicing attorney who fashioned himself as a moderate during the campaign. But in blue Massachusetts, Warren's progressive record appealed to voters.

Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren is hoping to fend off a challenge from Republican John Deaton as she seeks a third term in the U.S. Senate.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren secured her third term with a win over Republican John Deaton Tuesday night, according to projections from the Associated Press. The post Warren defeats Deaton to win a third term,

Progressive icon Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has pitched herself as a proven and trusted leader on Capitol Hill, was poised to defeat political newcomer John Deaton and secure a third term, according to projections by the Associated Press made shortly after polls closed at 8 p.