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Jack Schlossberg Leads in New York House Primary Poll
The Kennedy family scion is running for an open congressional seat in Manhattan's 12th District.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:57pm
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The race for a coveted Manhattan congressional seat has drawn national attention as a potential bellwether for the Democratic Party's future.Manhattan TodayJack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, is leading a new poll of the Democratic primary for the congressional race in New York's 12th District, which is being vacated by retiring Democratic Representative Jerry Nadler. Schlossberg, a rising star in the Democratic Party, is viewed as a frontrunner in the competitive primary alongside several other well-known candidates.
Why it matters
Schlossberg's candidacy is notable because of his family background as part of the Kennedy political dynasty. If elected, the 33-year-old Schlossberg would become one of the youngest members of Congress at a time when many have called for leadership to pass the torch to a new generation.
The details
The Hart Research Poll, sponsored by Assemblymember Alex Bores, revealed a close race in the primary. Schlossberg led with 22% of the vote, followed by Bores at 19%, Assemblymember Micah Lasher at 14%, former conservative lawyer George Conway at 10%, and scientist Nina Schwalbe at 4%. The poll surveyed 404 likely voters from March 9-13, 2026.
- The poll was released on Friday, April 17, 2026.
- The primary election is scheduled for June 2026.
The players
Jack Schlossberg
The grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, Schlossberg is a Harvard graduate and rising star in the Democratic Party who is running for an open congressional seat in New York's 12th District.
Alex Bores
A New York Assemblymember who is also running in the Democratic primary for the 12th District congressional seat.
Micah Lasher
A New York Assemblymember who is also running in the Democratic primary for the 12th District congressional seat.
George Conway
A former conservative lawyer who has become a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and is also running in the Democratic primary for the 12th District congressional seat.
Nina Schwalbe
A scientist who is also running in the Democratic primary for the 12th District congressional seat.
What’s next
The Democratic primary election is scheduled for June 2026, and the winner will be the overwhelming favorite in the general election for New York's 12th District, which is considered one of the most Democratic-friendly districts in the country.
The takeaway
Schlossberg's lead in the polls highlights the continued influence of the Kennedy political dynasty and the potential for a new generation of Democratic leaders to emerge, even in a solidly blue district like New York's 12th.
