Chelsea Clinton speaks onstage during the World Eating Disorder Action Day Summit 2025 at the United Nations June 2, 2025, in New York City. (Sean Zanni/Getty Images for National Alliance for Eating Disorders)
Nadler, 78, announced Monday that "this term in Congress will be my last," citing the need to "pass the torch to a new generation."
In an interview with The New York Times, Nadler said "watching the [Joe] Biden thing really said something about the necessity for generational change in the party."
Chelsea Clinton, vice chair of the Clinton Foundation and daughter of former President Bill Clinton, has previously batted down speculation about running for office.
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Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., speaks to members of the media outside the Greater New York Federal Building May 28, 2025, in New York. (Yuki Iwamura, File, AP Photo)
Schlossberg has turned heads on social media for his comedic antics and satirical videos of figures like first lady Melania Trump.
Early reporting suggests a wide Democratic field may emerge, including progressive activists and perhaps local elected officials, though no major announcements have been made yet.
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The open race for Nadler’s Manhattan seat is expected to draw national attention and big-name donors. Whether a Clinton or a Kennedy ultimately runs, the contest is already shaping up as a test of Democratic Party power in one of its safest districts.
Representatives for Chelsea Clinton and Jack Schlossberg did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Fox News' Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
Jasmine Baehr is a Breaking News Writer for Fox News Digital, where she covers politics, the military, faith and culture.
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