Quick Info
| Profession | Political commentator, author, former political correspondent |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/01/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
Latest News about Jack Schlossberg
11/11/2025
Jack Schlossberg announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in New York's 12th congressional district for the 2026 U.S. House of Representatives election. He is running for the seat being vacated by retiring incumbent Jerry Nadler.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | John Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg |
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| Known As | Jack Schlossberg |
| Summary | Jack Schlossberg is an American political commentator and author, and a member of the Kennedy family. He is the only grandson of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. He is a Democratic candidate for Congress from New York's 12th congressional district. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.88 m |
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| Height (feet/inches) | 6′ 2″ |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Collegiate School |
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| College/University | Yale University; Harvard Law School; Harvard Business School |
| Qualification | B.A. in History (2015, with focus on Japanese history); joint J.D.-M.B.A. (2022) |
Personal Life
| Known For | Public writing on politics and current affairs; work as a political correspondent for Vogue; public presence on social media; advocacy for environmental causes. |
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Relationships & More
| Parents | Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg |
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| Grandparents | John F. Kennedy; Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis |
Family
| Family Background | Member of the Kennedy family and the Bouvier family. |
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| Maternal Side | Son of Caroline Kennedy (daughter of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis) |
| Paternal Side | Son of Edwin Schlossberg |
| Notable Relative | Only grandson of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis |
Career
| Overview | He has written for publications and news outlets including Time, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Politico, CNN, The New York Times, USA Today, and HuffPost. He began working as a political correspondent for Vogue in 2024. |
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| Other Work | Reportedly worked in related public service and corporate roles earlier in his career. |
| Political Activity | Announced a run for the Democratic nomination in New York's 12th congressional district on November 11, 2025, for the seat being vacated by retiring incumbent Jerry Nadler. |
| Professional Experience | Worked at Rakuten after Yale; served as a staff assistant in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs at the State Department; worked at Suntory Holdings in Japan; lived and worked in Japan before attending Harvard Law School. |
| Legal Career | Passed the New York State bar exam in April 2023. |
| Other Roles | Served as chair of the selection committee of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum for the New Frontier Award until 2023; served as event host, presenter, and member of the annual Profile in Courage Award selection committee. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was named John Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg, with 'Bouvier' honoring Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's maiden name. | |
| 2. He passed the New York State bar exam in 2023. | |
| 3. He has been associated with environmental and political causes. | |
| 4. He has also been described as an actor in IMDb listings. | |
| 5. In eighth grade, he co-founded ReLight New York, a nonprofit organization that installed energy-efficient fluorescent lights in low-income housing developments. | |
| 6. He injured his back playing basketball while in law school, requiring two hip procedures. |