Summary
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has announced he is considering a run for Congress in New York. He formed an exploratory committee for New York's 12th congressional district seat, which is open after Rep. Jerry Nadler decided not to seek re-election. Other candidates and potential candidates are also eyeing the seat.
Key Facts
- Jack Schlossberg is the grandson of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
- He plans to run for Congress in New York's 12th district.
- Rep. Jerry Nadler is retiring and not running for an 18th term.
- Liam Elkind and Micah Lasher have announced their campaigns for the same seat.
- Schlossberg is a graduate of Harvard and Yale Law School.
- He has spoken at Democratic National Conventions in 2020 and 2024.
- Schlossberg has publicly disagreed with his uncle, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on vaccine views.
- Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Cynthia Nixon are potential candidates for the seat.
