Jack Schlossberg, the 32-year-old grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, announced his candidacy for the U.S. Congress on Tuesday. He aims to secure the congressional seat in New York that is being vacated by Representative Jerrold Nadler. Representative Nadler confirmed his retirement in September, after more than 30 years in office.
In a statement to the New York Times, Schlossberg indicated his belief that the Democratic Party needed more individuals to "push back on perceived abuses of power by President Trump and his allies."
Schlossberg has a notable online presence, with a combined following of nearly two million across Instagram and TikTok. In 2024, Vogue magazine appointed him as a political correspondent ahead of the U.S. election. He told Vogue that his family's legacy of public service served as an inspiration, and he wished to contribute "in my own way." He also cited his grandfather, John F. Kennedy, as a hero, describing JFK's administration as "a blueprint for how progressivism can work in America."