Who Is Adam Hamawy, the Anti-AIPAC Surgeon Who Won a Congressional Primary in New Jersey
Dr. Adam Hamawy, an Egyptian-born surgeon and U.S. Army veteran, won the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. His campaign focused on opposing AIPAC's influence and advocating for progressive policies. Hamawy is expected to win the general election in November, potentially becoming the fifth Muslim member of Congress.
- ▪Hamawy won the primary with 28% of the vote, defeating 12 other candidates.
- ▪He has received endorsements from prominent progressive lawmakers, including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- ▪Hamawy performed surgeries in Gaza, focusing on children and war wounds, during a volunteer mission.
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An Egyptian-born surgeon and U.S. Army veteran who was operating on children in Gaza just two years ago is all but assured a seat in Congress next year after winning Tuesday's Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.Dr. Adam Hamawy made his opposition to Israel’s influence in American politics a key feature of his candidacy. His win over 12 other candidates to replace retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman was also a victory for a pro-Palestine Super PAC that launched earlier this year with a goal of countering the influence of the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).Hamawy won with 28% of the vote, and is widely expected to win the general election in November in this solid Democratic district.
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