Kennedy moves ahead of expected congressional bid

February 09, 2012|Globe Staff

Joseph Kennedy III has moved to Brookline ahead of an expected congressional bid to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Barney Frank.

Kennedy had been living in Cambridge, which is in a different district.

Brookline’s town clerk says the 31-year-old Kennedy came to town hall Tuesday and registered to vote as a Democrat, listing a Brookline address.

Kennedy is the son of former U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy II and a grandson of the late Robert F. Kennedy. The family has deep ties to the Boston suburb.

Kennedy announced last month he was forming an exploratory committee to look at a possible run for the seat.

A spokesman says Kennedy is taking time to listen to families in the district.

At least two other Democrats and two Republicans are considering runs.

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