Nancy Pelosi to Endorse JFK's Grandson for New York House Seat

Jack Schlossberg, 33, is running for the seat currently held by Rep. Jerry Nadler.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of the late President John F. Kennedy, in his run for the competitive House seat representing New York's 12th Congressional District. Schlossberg, 33, is an online political commentator and cousin of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with whom he has been critical. He is running for the seat currently held by Rep. Jerry Nadler, a Democrat who is retiring.

Why it matters

Pelosi's endorsement could provide a significant boost to Schlossberg's campaign, given her stature within the Democratic Party. The 12th Congressional District of New York, which covers the geographical heart of Manhattan, is seen as a competitive seat that could play a role in determining control of the House of Representatives.

The details

Schlossberg announced his candidacy in November 2025, and he will vie for the seat in a crowded Democratic primary in June 2026. Other candidates include state Assemblymembers Micah Lasher and Alex Bores, as well as conservative lawyer and Trump critic George Conway, who is also running as a Democrat.

  • Schlossberg announced his candidacy in November 2025.
  • The Democratic primary election in New York's 12th Congressional District is scheduled for June 2026.

The players

Nancy Pelosi

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and a prominent figure within the Democratic Party.

Jack Schlossberg

33-year-old grandson of the late President John F. Kennedy, an online political commentator, and cousin of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Jerry Nadler

Democratic Congressman currently representing New York's 12th Congressional District, who is retiring.

Micah Lasher

New York state Assemblymember running for the 12th Congressional District seat.

Alex Bores

New York state Assemblymember running for the 12th Congressional District seat.

George Conway

Conservative lawyer and critic of former President Trump, running for the 12th Congressional District seat as a Democrat.

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What they’re saying

“We have the best hospitals and schools, restaurants and museums. This is the financial and media capital of the world. This district should have a representative who can harness the creativity, energy and drive of this district and translate that into political power in Washington.”

— Jack Schlossberg (NBC News)

What’s next

The Democratic primary election in New York's 12th Congressional District is scheduled for June 2026, and the winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election.

The takeaway

Pelosi's endorsement of Schlossberg, a member of the Kennedy political dynasty, could provide a significant boost to his campaign and signal the Democratic Party's interest in maintaining control of this competitive House seat in Manhattan.