Former U.S. Army combat trauma surgeon Adam Hamawy emerged victorious Tuesday night among 12 candidates who are vying to succeed retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing) in New Jersey’s District 12.
Hamawy had won 27.4 percent of the vote by the time the race was called by The Associated Press at 9:36 p.m. ET.
The seat is ranked by Cook Political Report as a solid Democratic district. Hamawy is expected to win the general election against Republican Gregg Mele in November.
While campaigning, Hamawy focused heavily on healthcare, the insurance industry, and Medicare for All.
“Every day, I see my patients getting crushed by the health insurance industry in the richest country in the history of the world,” he said at the May 28 New Jersey Globe/Rider University debate. “No one should have to decide between paying their medical bills and paying their rent at the same time.”…Â
Adam Hamawy Wins Democratic Primary in Deep Blue New Jersey District
