How did Joe Kennedy III lose to Senator Markey?
Representative Joe Kennedy III’s loss to Senator Ed Markey in Tuesday’s primary marked the first time a member of the storied political clan dropped an election in Massachusetts.

How did it happen?

Interviews with political observers on Wednesday point to a range of factors, from his progressive stance on issues to the changing demographics of Boston.

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- Opinion: In Markey victory, age beats youth and youth beats establishment
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Fourth District race for Kennedy's open seat still too close to call
Full results for every race in the 2020 Massachusetts primary

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