In New Jersey, Dr. Adam Hamawy beat a crowded field to win the Democratic Party’s nomination to represent the 12th Congressional District. Hamawy had the endorsement of progressives including Senator Bernie Sanders and Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Hamawy is a former U.S. Army surgeon who, in 2024, volunteered with other doctors in the Gaza Strip, where he treated some of the most horrific injuries caused by Israel’s relentless assault on Palestinians. Illinois Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth endorsed Dr. Hamawy, saying he helped save her life after her helicopter was shot down in Iraq. He spoke at a victory party Tuesday night.

Dr. Adam Hamawy: “We have proved once and for all that there is no such thing as 'progressive except for Palestine.' … I will fight for healthcare, not bombs, to abolish ICE and to unrig this economy once and for all.”