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.

BOSTON (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is hoping to brush back a challenge from Republican John Deaton on Tuesday as she seeks a third term representing Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Warren wins a third six-year term in Massachusetts, defeating crypto advocate John Deaton amid a heated crypto regulation debate.

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.

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 ... his campaign, Deaton visited the border fence in Yuma, Ariz., called Massachusetts ...

Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Warren won her fourth term as Massachusetts Senator, defeating Republican challenger John Deaton.