Adam Hisham Hamawy, a plastic surgeon and former Army combat medic, won the Democratic primary in New Jersey for a House seat. Hamawy, who was born in Egypt, secured victory in a 12-way contest to succeed retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman. He has faced scrutiny for his past testimony in the trial of Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman, who was convicted for his role in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Despite this, he received endorsements from prominent progressives, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Hamawy's campaign has characterized the criticism regarding his past associations as 'guilt-by-association.' The district is considered a safe Democratic seat in New Jersey.
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Plastic Surgeon Adam Hamawy Wins New Jersey Democratic Primary
Adam Hisham Hamawy, a plastic surgeon, won the New Jersey Democratic primary for a House seat, succeeding retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman. He has faced scrutiny for his past testimony in a terrorism trial but received support from several prominent progressive figures.
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Plastic surgeon who testified for 1993 WTC bombing cleric wins NJ Dem primary
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Plastic Surgeon Adam Hamawy Wins New Jersey Democratic Primary
