George Conway, a Trump critic and former Lincoln Project co-founder, is running as a Democrat in New York’s 12th District to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler.

George Conway, a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump and former co-founder of The Lincoln Project, has filed to run as a Democrat for New York’s 12th Congressional District, seeking to succeed retiring Representative Jerry Nadler. The race includes several contenders such as Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, and activists like Cameron Kasky. Conway, who resides in Maryland, is backed by a Democratic pollster and has distanced himself from his past ties to the Republican Party and the Federalist Society. His candidacy draws attention due to his national profile and personal connection to the Trump administration through his ex-wife, Kellyanne Conway. The district, which includes parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, is a key Democratic stronghold.