Kennedy Grandson Tops Early NYC Primary Poll

NEW YORK, NY— Jack Schlossberg, a grandson of President John F. Kennedy, leads the early contest to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, according to a new poll commissioned by his opponent George Conway.

The survey of 500 likely Democratic voters in Manhattan’s 12th Congressional District found Schlossberg as the top choice for 25 percent of respondents, while Conway, the former Kellyanne Conway husband and Trump critic, received 16 percent support. Assembly Members Micah Lasher and Alex Bores tied for last among the four candidates surveyed, each with 11 percent. One-third of likely voters, 33 percent, remained undecided.

The poll, conducted February 25 through March 2 by GQR, asked participants to choose among Schlossberg, Conway, Bores, Lasher, or another candidate. Respondents were not provided information about the candidates, meaning the results largely reflect name recognition rather than voter preference. The campaign did not release full crosstabs, so demographic breakdowns and detailed question responses were unavailable.

Political insiders still consider Bores and Lasher front-runners due to their experience and connections. Bores received an endorsement from former Rep. Carolyn Maloney, a fellow Upper East Sider, while Nadler endorsed Lasher.

Fundraising in the race has already surged. Bores reported more than $2.2 million raised by the end of 2025. Lasher has raised roughly $1.4 million. Conway, who launched his campaign after the last filing deadline, reported raising over $2.4 million since January, with undisclosed support from Super PACs tied to the artificial intelligence industry. These PACs have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on ads targeting Bores.

The field is narrowing. Alan Pardee, a finance professional who self-funded his campaign with $700,000, dropped out Thursday. Ten Democrats remain in the race.