From Gaza to Congress: Adam Hamawy Becomes First Muslim to Represent New Jersey in the House

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishNovember 4, 2026By Asharq Al Awsat

Adam Hamawy, a surgeon who previously volunteered in the Gaza Strip, won a seat in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, defeating Republican Gregg Mele in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for Hamawy at 8:26 p.m. Eastern Time. At the time, he had secured 70.8% of the vote, with 80% of ballots counted. With his victory, Hamawy becomes the first Muslim elected to Congress from New Jersey.

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