Dr. Adam Hamawy, physician who treated injured Palestinians in Gaza, elected to US Congress
Egyptian-American physician Dr. Adam Hamawy won election to the US House of Representatives representing New Jersey during Tuesday’s midterm elections. According to US media reports, the Democratic candidate defeated his Republican opponent, Greg Mele, to secure the congressional seat. Furthermore, Dr. Hamawy made history as the first Muslim elected to Congress from New Jersey and […]
Egyptian-American physician Dr. Adam Hamawy won election to the US House of Representatives representing New Jersey's 12th congressional district during Tuesday's midterm elections. According to the Daily Times, the Democratic candidate defeated Republican opponent Greg Mele to secure the seat.
Middle East Eye reports that Hamawy is a surgeon who volunteered in Gaza and that his campaign focused on healthcare, economic inequality, and Palestine. He will make history as the first Muslim and Egyptian-American congressman from New Jersey.
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