Joseph Kennedy III defeated in Massachusetts

Joseph Kennedy III at a polling station yesterday GETTY IMAGES. The congressman Joseph Kennedy III has been defeated in his bid for a US Senate seat. It is the first time a member of the political dynasty has lost a state election in Massachusetts. Mr Kennedy, the grandson of Robert Kennedy and great-nephew of John F Kennedy, lost the Democratic primary contest to the incumbent senator, Ed Markey, a political veteran who recast himself as the fiery liberal in the race. Mr Markey is virtually assured victory in November’s election because only two Republicans have won US Senate seats from Massachusetts in the last half-century.