Trending Now - Jfk's Grandson Leverages Family Legacy for Congressional Bid

WHO:

ABC News - Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, is running for Congress.

ABC News - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump administration health secretary, is Schlossberg's cousin.

ABC News - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi endorsed Schlossberg.

ABC News - U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler is the current representative of the district and is retiring.

ABC News - Micah Lasher, a state Assemblymember and former aide to Nadler, is running for the seat.

ABC News - Alex Bores, a state Assemblymember, is also a candidate.

ABC News - George Conway, a lawyer and former Trump adviser, is running as a Democrat.

WHAT:

ABC News - Schlossberg launched his congressional campaign in New York City in late 2025.

ABC News - Schlossberg is 33 years old.

ABC News - Schlossberg criticized the series “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” as a cash grab.

ABC News - Schlossberg's campaign is focused on engaging young voters and bringing fresh ideas to Washington.

ABC News - Schlossberg's policies include a proposal to make rent payments tax deductible.

ABC News - The June primary is expected to be the deciding contest in the Democratic district.

WHERE:

ABC News - The congressional campaign is based in New York City.

ABC News - Washington Square Park hosted a JFK Jr. look-alike contest.

WHEN:

ABC News - Schlossberg's congressional campaign was launched in late 2025.

ABC News - The primary election is scheduled for June 2026.

WHY:

ABC News - Schlossberg believes his appeal comes from his experience and ideas, not just his family name.

ABC News - The excitement around the “Love Story” series has renewed interest in the Kennedy family.

HOW:

ABC News - Schlossberg has built a social media presence to engage voters, including posting videos with political messages.

ABC News - Schlossberg is positioning himself as an energetic, outsider candidate despite lacking public office experience.

(UPDATED April 5, 2026 07:17 UTC)

Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has officially launched his campaign for Congress in New York City, with a focus on engaging young voters and introducing fresh ideas to Washington. The 33-year-old Schlossberg, who is running in a Democratic primary expected to be decisive in June, has garnered support from Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and criticized a recent series about his family as a cash grab. He aims to distinguish himself from other candidates, including his cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Trump adviser George Conway, by emphasizing his policies, such as making rent payments tax deductible, and his energetic outsider approach.