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Jack Schlossberg, JFK's Grandson, Announces Candidacy for Congress in NY District 12

Eyewitness News ABC7NYDecember 5, 20251 min14,311 views
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Candidacy Announcement

  • 🎯 Jack Schlossberg, grandson of John F. Kennedy, has announced his candidacy for Congress in New York.
  • πŸ“ He is running in New York's District 12, the same district where he was born and raised.
  • πŸ›οΈ Schlossberg aims to represent the district by harnessing its creativity, energy, and drive to translate into political power in Washington.

Political Aspirations and District Representation

  • πŸ’‘ Schlossberg stated he is not running because he has all the answers, but because the people of New York 12 do.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ The district spans from Union Square to the top of Central Park.

Background and Political Landscape

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ He is the youngest child of Carolyn Kennedy and designer Edwin Schlossberg.
  • πŸ“± Schlossberg is also known for his significant social media presence, with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and TikTok, where he has discussed political issues.
  • 🀝 He joins a crowded Democratic field that includes Assemblyman Micah Lasher, Alex Bores, Jamie Floyd, and Liam Elkind, with Council member Eric Botcher also reportedly seeking to run.
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