Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, has announced that he will run for the U.S. House of Representatives next year, seeking a key seat in New York long held by veteran Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler. The 33-year-old Schlossberg, a political analyst and writer whose work has been published in outlets like The Washington Post and Politico, is joining a large group of candidates already vying for New York's 12th congressional district, which includes Manhattan's Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and Midtown. His candidacy comes as Democrats hope to regain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, thereby restoring some of the legislative influence they currently lack in opposing Republican President Donald Trump's agenda. Schlossberg stated that his region deserves a representative capable of translating the creativity, energy, and motivation of the local community into political force in Washington. He emphasized that without control of Congress, Democrats can do little to address the cost of living, corruption, and the constitutional crisis the country is facing. His entry into politics follows the meteoric rise of another young New York millennial, Zohran Mamdani, who was elected mayor of New York City last week. Schlossberg noted a common goal of being honest with oneself, meeting people in their neighborhoods, and being present and ready to engage. Previously, Schlossberg has drawn social media attention with his comedic skits targeting figures like First Lady Melania Trump. "There's nothing our party can't do to address the cost of living, corruption, and the constitutional crisis," Schlossberg said, "but without control of Congress, there's almost nothing we can do."
