Overview
- Schlossberg announced his campaign in a social media video, citing a crisis in cost of living, alleged corruption and cuts to social programs, and urging Democrats to win back the House in 2026.
- The open seat covers Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Upper East Side and Midtown, following Rep. Jerry Nadler’s decision not to seek reelection after 17 terms.
- Nadler has publicly questioned Schlossberg’s lack of a record in public service as the newcomer faces rivals including Assemblyman Micah Lasher, Assemblyman Alex Bores, nonprofit founder Liam Elkind, journalist Jami Floyd and City Council member Erik Bottcher.
- A Yale graduate with law and business degrees from Harvard, Schlossberg has not held elected office but built a large following as a political commentator, spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention and has criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Schlossberg formed an exploratory committee in September; New York’s congressional primary is set for June 2026, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026.