Kennedy Dynasty Faces Hurdle as Schlossberg Loses NYC Primary
TL;DR
JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg failed to win the Democratic primary in Manhattan’s 12th District, finishing a distant third behind Micah Lasher (about 39%) and Alex Bores (35%), with Schlossberg under 11%. Lasher is expected to secure the nomination to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in November. Despite endorsements from Pelosi and other high-profile figures, Schlossberg faced scrutiny over his résumé and campaign turnover, underscoring that name recognition alone isn’t enough in today’s politics.
- JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg loses NYC primary despite Kennedy aura USA Today
- Schlossberg’s Defeat Dampens Dream of a Renewed Camelot The New York Times
- Micah Lasher wins primary to succeed his political mentor in star-studded contest The Washington Post
- Micah Lasher projected to win 12th Congressional District Democratic primary Spectrum News NY1
- Live NY-12 Democratic primary election results 2026 FOX 5 New York
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