Ed Markey defeats primary challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy, in a major victory for the left
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- Sen. Ed Markey defeated Rep. Joe Kennedy III, his 39-year-old challenger, in a contentious and expensive Democratic primary.
- The 74-year-old's win is a huge victory for the left wing of the Democratic party.
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had endorsed Markey, a longtime advocate of pro-climate policies.
- Kennedy is now the first member of his storied family political dynasty to lose an election in Massachusetts history.