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NY-12 Democratic nominee?
$822.1K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLawyer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age33 years old (Jan 19, 1993)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundLawyer
EducationYale University — B.A. in History (2015)
Notable personal detailsJohn Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg is an American lawyer, writer, and political commentator, and the son of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg. He earned a B.A. in history from Yale University (2015) and a J.D.–M.B.A. from Harvard University (2022). He announced a run for New York’s 12th congressional district in the 2026 election cycle after Rep. Jerry Nadler said he would retire.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Jack Schlossberg’s campaign materials emphasize protecting New Yorkers’ incomes from waste and specific taxes (he has proposed rolling back recent tariffs on food and clothing) and prioritize affordability and economic opportunity, but they do not present a clear, comprehensive position on income, corporate, or wealth taxes. Available public statements address tariff relief and affordability rather than explicit proposals for raising or cutting federal income or corporate tax rates.
Healthcare
The candidate’s public materials emphasize protecting public health and expanding access to childcare and healthcare but do not lay out specific healthcare policies or identify positions on Medicare, Medicaid, the ACA, a public option, or single‑payer proposals. Public statements stress defending science and distancing from anti‑vaccine or misinformation positions. Overall the campaign messaging on healthcare is general and policy details are not specified.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has called for abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in response to enforcement abuses and has supported withholding federal funds and imposing stricter oversight on ICE. His campaign materials do not provide a detailed immigration policy platform, but public statements linked to his campaign endorse dismantling or sharply curtailing ICE authority.
Climate & Energy
The candidate identifies climate change as a top policy priority and favors framing climate, environment, and energy together as opportunities for large-scale infrastructure and renewable power investments. He has described energy policy and building a new energy grid and renewable power sources as part of the solution.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports stronger background checks and federal enforcement to reduce guns flowing into New York, and proposes penalties for states with weak background-check laws along with increased federal security funding for houses of worship. His proposals emphasize enforcing and funding gun-safety measures rather than broadly restricting lawful gun ownership.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Jack Schlossberg is running in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District, casting himself as an “outsider” challenging the political establishment despite his prominent family name. He is competing in a crowded field to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, with rivals including Alex Bores and Micah Lasher. Nadler has endorsed Lasher, and Schlossberg is also slated to appear at a local Democratic candidate forum with other contenders.
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Articles
FNFox News5 months ago
JFK's grandson says he's 'outsider' in NYC congressional primary race
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JIJoliet, IL Patch6 months ago
West Side Dems Host NY-12 Candidate Forum Thursday
Neutral
N5NBC 5 Chicago6 months ago
Nancy Pelosi to endorse JFK’s grandson for New York House seat
Positive
NNNBC News6 months ago
Nancy Pelosi to back JFK's grandson in crowded House primary, source says
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Polls
NY-12 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$4.0M
$3.0M
$2.0M
$1.0M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$4.0M
$426.1K
$3.6M
$201.1K
Source: FEC
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