A Kennedy Scion Loses in a Crowded, Pricey New York City Congressional Primary
Lasher won with backing from major Democratic figures as Schlossberg finished third amid heavy outside spending and a proxy fight over artificial intelligence policy.
- On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District with 39.1% of the vote, defeating Assemblymember Alex Bores and Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg. Lasher is now the heavy favorite for November.
- Outside groups poured more than $40 million into the NY-12 race, turning it into a proxy battle over artificial intelligence regulation. Tech-aligned super PACs spent $8 million attacking Bores, who championed the RAISE Act, inadvertently boosting Lasher's candidacy.
- Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, finished a distant third with 10.8% of the vote. His campaign faced significant scrutiny for reports of internal disarray, including high staff turnover and alleged volatile behavior by the 33-year-old candidate.
- Schlossberg's defeat signals the Kennedy dynasty will not return to Congress next year, while Lasher's victory underscores the enduring dominance of established political networks in Manhattan. Retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler endorsed Lasher, leaving a safely Democratic seat.
- As Democrats hold two-thirds of the district's registered voters, November's general election positions Lasher as the likely successor to Nadler. This race establishes a precedent for how AI regulation and outside spending will shape future congressional contests.
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Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg loses crowded New York City congressional primary
Kennedy family scion and political novice Jack Schlossberg lost Tuesday to New York state Assembly Member Micah Lasher, in a closely watched and crowded Democratic primary for an open congressional seat in the heart of Manhattan.
How Caroline Kennedy Reacted To Son Jack Schlossberg's Failed Congressional Bid
Since November 2025, Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of John F. Kennedy, has been following in his family’s footsteps. In his first official move into politics, the 33-year-old announced his bid for New York’s 12th Congressional District and began campaigning right away. Despite the Kennedy family name behind him, however, the election didn’t pan out in his favor. On Tuesday, June 24, Schlossberg failed to win over enough votes, and vetera…
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