Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren won a third term on Election Day, defeating Republican challenger John Deaton, CBS News projects.

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

BOSTON - Massachusetts Republican nominee for U.S. Senate John Deaton is, according to polls, a longshot during Tuesday's Election Day showdown against Democrat Elizabeth Warren. But in a conversation with WBZ-TV, Deaton made his case for why he believes he should be the next senator of Massachusetts.

Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is seeking a third term in office. She faces Republican John Deaton from Swansea.

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

Elizabeth Warren sailed to re-election for a third Senate term representing the Bay State. She defeated Republican challenger John Deaton, according to the Associated Press, which called the race as soon as polls closed.