Pelosi Endorses JFK Grandson Jack Schlossberg in NY‑12 House Primary
Nancy Pelosi has endorsed John F. Kennedy’s grandson Jack Schlossberg in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District, praising his ability to "navigate the digital and the classical political worlds" and to "hold President Trump accountable." Schlossberg called Pelosi a "national hero and master legislator," said he briefed her on his campaign and policy plans and that she believes he can win. He is running against Democratic state Assemblymembers Micah Lasher and Alex Bores, and independent conservative George Conway.
📌 Key Facts
- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson, in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District.
- In her endorsement text, Pelosi praises Schlossberg’s ability to “navigate the digital and the classical political worlds” and says he can “hold President Trump accountable.”
- Schlossberg publicly called Pelosi a “national hero and master legislator.”
- Schlossberg said he briefed Pelosi on his campaign and policy plans for NY‑12 and that she believes he can win the race.
- Other named contenders in the NY‑12 race include state Assemblymembers Micah Lasher and Alex Bores, and Republican‑turned‑independent conservative George Conway.
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February 11, 2026
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Pelosi endorses JFK's grandson in Democratic House primary
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- Pelosi’s endorsement text emphasizes Schlossberg’s ability to 'navigate the digital and the classical political worlds' and to 'hold President Trump accountable.'
- Schlossberg publicly calls Pelosi a 'national hero and master legislator' and says he briefed her on his campaign and policy plans for NY‑12 and that she believes he can win.
- Fox specifies other named Democratic primary rivals in NY‑12: state Assemblymembers Micah Lasher and Alex Bores, plus Republican-turned-independent conservative George Conway.
February 10, 2026