A Kennedy scion loses in a crowded, pricey New York City congressional primary

In a blow to the storied Kennedy family's legacy in politics, Jack Schlossberg, a distant relative of President John F. Kennedy, has fallen short in his bid to join the US Congress. Schlossberg, a 41-year-old lawyer and grandson of President Kennedy's brother-in-law, Stephen Edward Smith, was a long shot in the New York Congressional District 3 primary, but still managed to garner significant attention and support. Despite his family ties and youthful energy, Schlossberg ultimately lost to New York state Assembly Member Micah Lasher in a closely contested election. The Kennedy family's absence from Congress marks a significant shift in the family's influence on American politics.

The Kennedy dynasty won't be returning to Congress next year.Kennedy family scion and political novice Jack Schlossberg lost Tuesday to New York state Assembly Member Micah Lasher, in a closely ...