Jack Schlossberg, the 32-year-old grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, has officially declared his candidacy for the U.S. Congress. The announcement, made on Tuesday, positions him as a contender for the New York congressional seat being vacated by Representative Jerrold Nadler, who is retiring after over 30 years in office. Schlossberg, known for his bold political commentary on social media, aims to bring a fresh perspective to the Democratic Party, emphasizing the need to counter what he describes as ‘abuses of power’ by former President Donald Trump and his allies. With a combined following of nearly 2 million on Instagram and TikTok, Schlossberg has been vocal about engaging younger voters in politics. His campaign, launched with a series of social media posts and a dedicated website, outlines ’12 promises to the people of New York’s 12th district’ and calls for a ‘new generation of leadership.’ Schlossberg, who served as Vogue’s political correspondent during the 2024 election, credits his family’s legacy of public service as a driving force behind his decision to run. He has been particularly critical of Trump’s administration, including his estranged cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom he has labeled a ‘loser.’ Schlossberg’s bid comes as Democrats strategize to regain control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections. ‘Without control of Congress, there’s almost nothing we can do,’ he stated in an interview with The New York Times. The primary race for NY-12 is heating up, with other Democratic candidates, including state assemblymen Micah Lasher and Alex Bores, as well as veteran journalist Jami Floyd, also vying for the seat. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has yet to endorse a candidate in the primary.