Kennedy scion loses in polls

BOSTON: United States Sen. Edward Markey defeated Rep. Joe Kennedy 3rd in Tuesday’s (Wednesday in Manila) 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.

END OF ERA United States Rep. Joe Kennedy 3rd speaks outside his campaign headquarters in Watertown, Massachusetts after conceding defeat to incumbent Sen. Edward Markey on Sept. 1, 2020 (September 2 in Manila) in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary. AP PHOTO