In the aftermath of the Massachusetts primary, Rep. Joseph Kennedy III (D-Mass.), who has made a name as a crusader for the transgender community, came up short in his challenge against Sen.
Ed Markey (D-Mass.) in result seen as a victory for the left-wing of the Democratic Party. The Associated Press called the primary Tuesday night in favor of Markey at 10:29 ET.
According to early results, Markey claimed 53.9 percent of the vote, compared to the 46.11 percent won by Kennedy, who’s chair of the Congressional Transgender Task Force.
Kennedy, thanking supporters, said he placed a phone call with Markey to concede, telling them he’s a “good man” and asserting “you have never heard me say otherwise,” according to the New York Times. “No