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Joe Kennedy III greets voters outside the Florian Hall polling station in Boston during last year's Massachusetts state primary.

Joe Kennedy III on leaving office, losing his Senate bid, and what's next

Joe Kennedy III on the campaign trail in August.

Joe Kennedy III calls on Joe Biden to further extend eviction moratorium

Joe Kennedy delivers a farewell speech from the House floor Wednesday.

Watch Joe Kennedy III's farewell speech to Congress

The five candidates seeking to replace Secretary of State John Kerry in the US Senate held their first debates on March 27. The debates were split into two sessions, with the Republican candidates (Gabriel Gomez, Mike Sullivan, Dan Winslow) discussing the issues for 30 minutes, before the Democratic candidates (Stephen Lynch and Ed Markey) had their turn.Pictured: Sign-holders for Lynch and Markey were out in force outside the entrance to WCVB-TV in Needham prior to the debate. Channel 5 hosted the debate sessions.

Massachusetts lawmakers concerned that some Comcast subscribers could lose WCVB December 3, 2020 | 5:15 PM

President Donald Trump gestures while speaking during the first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio.

'Donald Trump is racist scum,' Ed Markey says. And other debate reactions from Mass. politicians. September 30, 2020 | 9:25 AM

President Donald Trump pauses as he speaks during a news conference at the White House, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

How the Mass. delegation responded to the revelations about Donald Trump's finances September 28, 2020 | 12:15 PM

US President Donald Trump (C) shakes hands with US Senator Edward Markey, D-Massachusetts, after signing the Markey Bill to combat opioid trafficking at the White House in Washington, DC, on January 10, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

'They even elected a person that nobody ever heard of' September 4, 2020 | 12:48 PM

FOXBORO, MA - 9/1/2020 -Jake Auchincloss (cq) who is running in the Massachusetts 4th District race, was campaigning in Foxboro near the John J. Ahern Middle School on Primary Day .(Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff)

Jake Auchincloss wins Democratic primary to replace Joe Kennedy III in Congress September 4, 2020 | 1:33 AM

Boston-10/23/19-House Speaker Robert DeLeo emerged from a closed-door caucus at the State House on the education funding bill. They spoke to the media after the meeting. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(metro)

'Tell ya fatha'

Bob DeLeo reportedly apologized to Joe Kennedy after photo with 'tell ya fatha' shirt September 3, 2020 | 3:23 PM

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Edward Markey speaks, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Malden, Mass., after defeating U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

How Ed Markey became the first person to beat a Kennedy in Massachusetts September 3, 2020 | 5:00 AM

Jake Auchincloss and Jesse Mermell

Jake Auchincloss is widening his lead. But the 4th District race isn't over yet. September 2, 2020 | 5:37 PM

Springfield MA 6/1/20 Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III elbow bumps Sen. Edward J. Markey after their debate at the Western Mass News station. (photo by Matthew J Lee/Globe Staff)
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'We’d be better off if every election featured candidates of their caliber' September 2, 2020 | 12:30 PM

Jake Auchincloss and Jesse Mermell

'It’s too soon for anyone to declare victory or stop counting' September 2, 2020 | 3:27 AM

MALDEN, MA - SEPTEMBER 01: Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) speaks at a primary election night event at Malden Public Library on September 1, 2020 in Malden, Massachusetts. Sen. Markey won the primary race over challenger Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat. (Photo by Allison Dinner/Getty Images)

Ed Markey credits young supporters in Senate primary victory speech September 2, 2020 | 2:09 AM

U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III speaks outside his campaign headquarters in Watertown, Mass., after conceding defeat to incumbent U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Here's what Joe Kennedy said after his Senate primary loss to Ed Markey September 2, 2020 | 12:11 AM

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Edward Markey arrives with his wife Susan, left to speak in Malden, Mass., after defeating U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Ed Markey defeats Joe Kennedy III in Senate primary September 1, 2020 | 10:36 PM

BOSTON, MA - 9/01/2020: 02CORONAMAIN -A ROUND OF APPLAUSE for the MBTA on work being done. Governor Charlie Baker and Secretary MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak ( on left ) at a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts Station. The Museum of Fine Arts is a surface-level light rail stop on the MBTA Green Line E branch, located the median of Huntington Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, between Museum Road and Ruggles Street. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC:

Here's who Charlie Baker voted for in the Massachusetts Senate primary September 1, 2020 | 3:33 PM

'She would represent our Commonwealth incredibly well in the Senate' September 1, 2020 | 12:25 PM

3 new polls show Ed Markey opening a lead. Why does Joe Kennedy's campaign say 'momentum' is on their side? August 27, 2020 | 11:16 AM

Rep. Joe Kennedy III speaks during a debate against Senator Ed Markey on July 26, 2020. (NBC10 Boston)

Voter's Guide: A recap of the Senate race between Ed Markey and Joe Kennedy August 26, 2020 | 2:09 PM

NEWTON , MA - 8/22/2020 Congressman Joe Kennedy III and his wife Lauren Anne Birchfield take photos with supporters after they voted at the Newton Newton Free Library on Saturday morning. The couple took advantage of the early vote at Newton Free Library as the Congressman's second stop in his day of campaigning throughout the city of Boston on Saturday morning. Erin Clark / Globe Staff

'The death threats and assassination references are beyond the pale' August 24, 2020 | 6:36 PM

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during an appearance Sunday on CNN.

Nancy Pelosi defends endorsement of Joe Kennedy over Ed Markey August 24, 2020 | 12:48 PM

17names - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Massachusetts Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III visited Simmons College for a roundtable discussion on engaging women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The leaders were joined by Simmons faculty and students, as well as STEM education leaders from across Massachusetts. (Diane Hammer)

Sunrise Movement slams Nancy Pelosi's endorsement of Joe Kennedy over Ed Markey August 20, 2020 | 6:45 PM

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Nancy Pelosi endorses Joe Kennedy in race against Ed Markey August 20, 2020 | 1:21 PM

Needham, MA - 8/18/2020 - Globe/WCVB-TV/WBUR US Senate debate - Incumbent Senator Edward J. Markey debates challenger Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III in the final debate leading up to the September 1 primary election at WCVB Channel 5 studios in Needham. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Metro, Reporter: Victoria McGrane, Topic: 19DEBATE

3 things we learned from the final debate between Ed Markey and Joe Kennedy August 19, 2020 | 9:53 AM

Boston, MA - 8/17/20 - Congressman Joe Kennedy III stood with Black leaders from across the Commonwealth during a press conference as he spoke about his family and the race for United States Senate. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

Joe Kennedy responds to Ed Markey's 'attacks' on his family August 17, 2020 | 3:06 PM

Ballots are prepared to be tabulated for Maine's Second Congressional District's House election Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Augusta, Maine. The election is the first congressional race in American history to be decided by the ranked-choice voting method that allows second choices. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Here's where the Massachusetts delegation stands on the ranked choice voting ballot measure August 17, 2020 | 12:06 PM

Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, left, D-Mass., and Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., debate Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Boston. The two are running for the Democratic nomination to U.S. Senate. (WBZ-TV via AP, Pool)

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Ed Markey says Joe Kennedy took 'two years' to support Medicare-for-All. Kennedy says it took Markey even longer. August 12, 2020 | 9:13 AM

Boston, MA: 08-11-2020: Congressman Joe Kennedy III and Senator Edward Markey debate at WBZ-TV in Boston, Mass. as they compete for the Democratic nomination to run for Markey's Senate seat.

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'I’m sure your father is watching right now': Ed Markey and Joe Kennedy clash in heated debate August 11, 2020 | 8:47 PM

Easton, Mass.-4/20/2011--= The family of slain Pace University student , D.J. Henry from Easton, has formally filed a lawsuit against the police officer who fired the fatal bullets and his department. There are many signs like this on the street his family lives on in Easton..Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki (health)

'You were the only one who didn’t act': Ed Markey under fire for response to parents of Easton native killed by police August 5, 2020 | 2:18 PM

Clockwise, from left: Becky Grossman, Jake Auchincloss, Alan Khazei, Dave Cavell, Ihssane Leckey, Christopher Zannetos, Natalia Linos, Ben Sigel, and Jesse Mermell.

In the crowded race to replace Joe Kennedy, one candidate stands out — for all the flack he gets July 31, 2020 | 6:50 PM

Rep. Joe Kennedy III, left, elbow-bumps Sen. Edward Markey after their debate for the Democratic primary for senator from Massachusetts, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Springfield, Mass. (Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)

Why Joe Kennedy says Ed Markey's marijuana criticism is 'odd' July 30, 2020 | 4:18 PM

Boston, MA 3/15/2020 Addressing concerns about the coronavirus, Senator Ed Markey (cq) holds a press conference in the lobby of the JFK Building. (Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff) Reporter: Gal Tziperman Lotan

The Boston Globe Editorial Board endorses Ed Markey in Senate race July 28, 2020 | 8:52 AM