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JFK’s Grandson Says He’s Eyeing a Run for Congress

The only grandson of John F. Kennedy also posted a poll on Instagram asking his followers if he should run for office.

President John F. Kennedy’s grandson Jack Shlossberg announced he is looking into running for Congress in New York on Sunday. Schlossberg, who is a writer and political commentator, shared that he will form an exploratory committee to prepare for the potential campaign. Schlossberg made the announcement via X with the simple message “Hey guys ? have formed an exploratory committee.” The only grandson of the former president also posted a poll on Instagram asking his 703,000 followers if he should run for office, with 91% of voters affirming the decision. The announcement follows the opening of a seat in New York’s 12th congressional district after Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler said he would not seek re-election. If Schlossberg enters the race, the 32-year-old will compete alongside non-profit CEO Liam Elkind and state Assemblyman Micah Lasher for the seat. Other names floated include Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon, former Rep. Carolyn Maloney and state Assemblyman Alex Bores. Schlossberg, a Harvard graduate and Democratic political commentator, has frequently made headlines for criticizing the public health policies of his Trump-aligned, first cousin once removed, RFK Jr.