New York City voters reveal how they REALLY feel about Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg hours before critical primary election

By VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:09, 23 June 2026 | Updated: 22:09, 23 June 2026 New York City voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to vote in a slew of primary elections, including the strongly Democratic 12th Congressional District.  The departure from Congress of Representative Jerry Nadler, who has served  17 terms in Congress since 1991, and decided not to seek reelection in this year's midterms created a vacancy that quite a few candidates sought to fill. Micah Lasher and Alex Bores, both New York State Representatives, are the frontrunners in the race. John F Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg, as well as former Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway's ex-husband George Conway, who both have built significant followings on social media, appear to have failed to translate that into actual electoral support. Voters in the streets were divided on where they plan to place their votes in the primary as the clock ticks down. One Schlossberg voter who spoke with the Daily Mail said she was supporting him because America's electoral system needs 'new young fresh votes.' She said there's a need for politicians who are 'unfiltered by PAC money, or not influenced by PAC money.' 'Am just so sick and tired of the money that goes into these elections, that discourages people who actually have something to contribute - energy, fresh ideas - from entering the race,' she added. Schlossberg has not taken any PAC money in the race, while Bores has been backed by $16.4 million in outside spending, and Lasher by another $10.6 million. Jack Schlossberg is seen at the 'Believe In Somone Again' rally on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Terminal 5 in New York City From left, Alex Bores, George Conway, Micah Lasher, and Jack Schlossberg, democratic candidates in New York's 12th Congressional District, and Errol Louis attend "NY-12 for Congress: Candidate Forum" at 92NY, on April 15, 2026, in New York Kellyanne Conway and her ex-husband George Conway arrive for a candlelight dinner at Union Station in 2017, before their divorce One Schlossberg voter who spoke with the Daily Mail said she was supporting him because America's electoral system needs 'new young fresh votes' He's trailing behind Lasher, who is endorsed by outgoing lawmaker Nadler, in polls in a dire sign for the Kennedy political dynasty. Lasher appeared to be the most popular choice among voters at three Upper East Side polling locations who spoke with the Daily Mail. Kuniel, a voter who spoke with the Daily Mail outside of the Metropolitan Museum, one of the more iconic voting locations in the city, said that he was backing Lasher due to his experience, particularly working for Mayor Michael Bloomberg. On Schlossberg, Kuniel noted that he considered backing him, and said that he had 'some interesting ideas and campaigned really hard.' Lasher worked as the Director of State Legislative Affairs for New York City during Bloomberg's tenure from 2010 to 2012. Bloomberg, as well as Nadler for whom Lasher also worked, have backed him as their pick in the race.  'I'm proud and excited to endorse @micahlasher for Congress,' Nadler said on X back in February, adding that 'He'll bring a sense of urgency, creativity, and fearlessness to Washington.' Lasher replied on X at the time that 'this endorsement means so much to me.' Outgoing Congressman Jerry Nadler has endorsed Lasher in the race to succeed him  'Jerry Nadler has set an incredibly high bar for decades for smart, principled, progressive leadership on issue after issue,' he continued. 'I'm honored beyond words to have his support.' Despite a significant presence of posted placards and campaigning volunteers out for Bores, the Daily Mail did not speak to a single Bores voter exiting a polling site. Lasher and Bores are topping the polls, with an Emerson College Polling/PIX 11 survey finding one-third of likely Democratic primary voters undecided in the race. Lasher was found to be at the top of that poll with 22 percent, and Bores came in second at 20 percent. That same poll found Schlossberg with 11 percent of the vote, and Conway at 10 percent. No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. 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