After Kennedy 's loss was confirmed , RFK sent a congratulatory message to McCarthy in which he asserted that he would remain in the race .
On May 28 , McCarthy won the Oregon primary with 44.7 percent ; Kennedy received 38.8 percent of votes .
After Kennedy 's loss was confirmed , RFK sent a congratulatory message to McCarthy in which Kennedy asserted that Kennedy would remain in the race .
On May 28 , McCarthy won the Oregon primary with 44.7 percent ; Kennedy received 38.8 percent of votes .