Kennedy defeated in Massachusetts senate primary

US senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts has defeated Joe Kennedy III in a Democratic primary.

Mr Markey had harnessed support from progressive leaders to overcome the challenge from a younger rival who is a member of America’s most famous political family.

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