Rep. Joseph Kennedy III has been defeated in his bid to become senator for Massachusetts, losing the Democratic primary to incumbent Sen. Ed Markey. Markey, 74, will stand for another six-year term in the November election. This was the first time a member of the Kennedy dynasty has been defeated in a congressional vote in the state.
Great news for progressives! Ed Markey has been a great ally for progressive change and I hope he continues to do so.