U.S. Sen.
Edward Markey of Massachusetts defeated U.S. Rep.
Joe Kennedy III in Tuesday’s hard-fought Democratic primary, harnessing support from progressive leaders to overcome a challenge from a younger rival who is a member of America’s most famous political family.
HISTORIC RACE ON SEVERAL FRONTS.JENNIFER: HISTORIC, BECAUSE WEEXPECT TURNOUT TO SET A NEWRECORD FOR A STATE PRIMARY.AND BECAUSE I KENNEDY HAS NEVERLOST A MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION.WHILE RESULTS ARE STILL COMINGIN, IT DOES APPEAR TO BE A CLEARWIN FOR MARKEY.KENNEDY CALLED HIS OPPONENT TOCONCEDE AROUND 10:00 P.M., ANDTOLD HIS SUPPORTERS THE LARGBATTLE IS FAR FROM OVER.
Fresh off their primary wins, Sen. Ed Markey and attorney Kevin O’Connor are already taking jabs at each other. WBZ-TV's Jon..
Rep. Joe Kennedy III spoke to supporters after conceding the US Senate Democratic Primary race to Sen. Ed Markey.
