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\n Jack Schlossberg speaks during the National Action Network (NAN) annual convention on April 8, 2026, in New York City.
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A new poll in the highly anticipated race to succeed veteran Democratic congressman Jerry Nadler<\/a> shows Kennedy political scion and internet commentator Jack Schlossberg<\/a> continuing to lead the field as the June primary draws nearer.<\/p>\n According to a survey conducted by Hart Research Associates, 22 percent of likely voters said they would back Schlossberg if the election were held today. Nineteen percent said they would support State Assemblymember Alex Bores, followed by 14 percent for State Assemblymember Micah Lasher and 10 percent for prominent Trump critic and former lawyer George Conway<\/a>. Notably, 28 percent of voters said they were unsure, suggesting that a sizable portion of the district\u2019s constituents is still up for grabs. The poll, which was conducted on behalf of the Bores campaign, surveyed 404 likely Democratic primary voters from March 9 to 13, over a month ago.<\/p>\n Its findings line up with a group of polls from earlier this month that show Schlossberg out in front of more experienced politicians vying to represent the state\u2019s 12th Congressional District, which spans midtown Manhattan as well as the Upper East Side and the Upper West Side. A poll<\/a> fielded on behalf of the pro-AI super-PAC Leading the Future found Schlossberg with 23 percent of support, with Conway trailing in second with 13 percent, followed by 11 percent for Bores and 6 percent for Lasher. An internal poll<\/a> from the Conway campaign also showed Schlossberg ahead with 28 percent, followed by Conway with 16 percent and Bores and Lasher both tied at 11 percent.<\/p>\n While things could still shift before the June 23 primary, Schlossberg would mark a significant shift for the district, whose seat, throughout its occasional redistricting reorganizing, has by and large been represented by long-standing incumbents. The 33-year-old is a descendent of one of the country\u2019s oldest political dynasties, but he is new to politics and more likely known for his well-established presence on social media, where he holds 903,000 followers on Instagram.<\/p>\n The marquee House race has prompted several prominent political figures to weigh in on who should succeed Nadler. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi<\/a> has endorsed <\/a>Schlossberg\u2019s candidacy, saying <\/a>that he \u201crepresents the best of his generation: authentic, smart, creative, and driven.\u201d Lasher has also received support from two of his past bosses, racking up endorsements from former mayor Michael Bloomberg<\/a> and Governor Kathy Hochul<\/a> in recent weeks. As for Nadler himself, he has also backed Lasher, saying that his former aide will bring a \u201csense of urgency, creativity, and fearlessness to Congress.\u201d<\/p>\n Sign Up for the Intelligencer\u00a0Newsletter<\/p>\n Daily news about the politics, business, and technology shaping our world.<\/p>\n Vox Media, LLC Terms and Privacy Notice<\/p>\n