24 DAILY NEWS – A former U.S. Army combat surgeon, Adam Hamawy, secured a victory in the New Jersey primary on Tuesday, buoyed by endorsements from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, streamer Hasan Piker, and the anti-AIPAC super PAC American Priorities. Despite facing aggressive negative attacks, he emerged as the frontrunner in the 12th Congressional District, positioning himself as a likely victor against Republican Gregg Mele in the upcoming general election.
Hamawy’s success comes amid a barrage of right-wing media reports attempting to label him an Islamic extremist due to his testimony at a 1995 trial for a religious leader convicted of plotting terror attacks. In response, Hamawy characterized these claims as outdated stereotypes targeting Muslims in politics. His campaign gained momentum through substantial backing from American Priorities, highlighting the rising influence of pro-Palestine donors in Democratic primaries.
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Hamawy distinguished himself among the 13 candidates vying to replace
