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Adam
Hamawy

Democratic nominee for NJ-12: combat surgeon and veteran Adam Hamawy won the June 2026 primary to succeed Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.

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Background

Adam Hamawy is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, U.S. Army veteran, and small-business owner from Old Bridge, New Jersey, running as the Democratic nominee in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District in 2026. 120

Hamawy served in the New Jersey Army National Guard, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel, and worked as a combat trauma surgeon in Iraq. He has also worked in New Jersey emergency rooms and, since 2013, has led PrincetonMD, the practice he founded, as its medical director. 420

He earned a BA in biology from Rutgers College (1991), an MD from Rutgers/UMDNJ–New Jersey Medical School (1996), and an MBA from Rutgers School of Business–Camden (2018), with surgical training at Cornell and UT Southwestern. He has held elected leadership positions within the New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons, including serving as president in 2023–24, and has held a university governance role as a Rutgers University Senate senator since 2023. 4

On June 2, 2026, Hamawy won the Democratic primary for NJ-12 with approximately 27.8% of the vote, defeating 12 other candidates to become the party's nominee to succeed retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in the November 2026 general election. 91014

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 12, New Jersey
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Founder and Medical Director, PrincetonMD; Democratic nominee for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District (2026)
Website
hamawyfornj.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    filing
    Campaign-finance snapshot: Hamawy raised ~$1.53M; pro-Palestinian PAC spent ~$1.55M supporting him in primary

    A Patch profile of opponent Gregg Mele, published October 9, cited federal filings through June 30 showing Hamawy's campaign reported approximately $1.53 million in receipts. Separately, pro-Palestinian super PAC American Priorities reported about $1.55 million in independent expenditures supporting Hamawy during the primary—money not controlled by his campaign.

    Candidate Profile: Gregg Mele For NJ-12 Congressional ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    news
    Hamawy declines to commit to supporting Jeffries for Speaker; cites Medicare for All, abolishing ICE

    In a POLITICO Pro interview, Hamawy said he had not made any commitments about supporting Hakeem Jeffries for House Speaker if Democrats win the majority, saying it is 'time for us to hold leadership to account.' At a Hillsborough meet-and-greet, he cited Medicare for All and abolishing ICE as policy goals and said he might seek a seat on the Energy and Commerce Committee.

    Vote by fail-safe · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    Hamawy argues public resources should go to healthcare, not overseas wars

    Bloomberg Government reported Hamawy's remarks that public resources should be directed toward fixing the healthcare system rather than funding bombs and wars overseas, framed in the context of candidates discussing rising healthcare costs.

    Doctors Make Their Case for Congress as Health Costs Hit ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 25
    endorsement
    Garden State Equality Action Fund endorses Hamawy for NJ-12

    Garden State Equality Action Fund included Adam Hamawy in its first round of endorsements for the 2026 election, listing him as the endorsed candidate for Congressional District 12.

    First Round of Endorsements for 2026 Election - Garden State Equality · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 25
    news
    Hamawy discusses Leahy Law and foreign aid on The Chris Hedges Report

    In an episode of The Chris Hedges Report published September 25, Hamawy discussed applying the Leahy Law, which restricts foreign aid to forces implicated in human-rights violations, in the context of U.S. policy.

    The Chris Hedges Report · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 17
    news
    News 12 voter guide lists Hamawy as Democratic candidate for NJ-12

    News 12's September 17 voter guide lists Adam Hamawy as the Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District in the November 3 general election.

    Vote 2026: New Jersey election voting guide · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Keith Ellison official
    Former U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • CAIR Action organization
    Date not stated on the campaign endorsement page; also named in campaign press releases. insidernj.com
  • Delia Ramirez official
    U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • Our Revolution organization
    Date not stated on the campaign endorsement page. hamawyfornj.com
  • Summer Lee official
    U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • PAL PAC organization
    Date not stated on the campaign endorsement page. hamawyfornj.com
  • Pramila Jayapal official
    U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • Robert Garcia official
    U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • Ro Khanna official
    U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • Jill Tokuda official
    U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • Rashida Tlaib official
    U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • Bonnie Watson Coleman official
    U.S. Representative, New Jersey. Endorsement date not reported; noted in post-primary coverage. dailyprincetonian.com
  • Maxwell Frost official
    U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • Chris Rabb official
    U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • Track AIPAC organization
    Date not stated on the campaign endorsement page. hamawyfornj.com
  • Lateefah Simon official
    U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • Jamaal Bowman official
    Former U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • Chuy García official
    U.S. Representative. Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date provided. hamawyfornj.com
  • Andy Kim official
    U.S. Senator, New Jersey. The Washington Times reported his support on June 12, 2026. washingtontimes.com · Jun 12, 2026
  • National Nurses United union
    National nurses union endorsed Hamawy for New Jersey's 12th District. nationalnursesunited.org · May 28, 2026
  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez official
    U.S. Representative, New York. newjerseyglobe.com · May 22, 2026
  • Bernie Sanders official
    U.S. Senator, Vermont. nj.com · May 2, 2026
  • Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union union
    Members voted to endorse Hamawy. rutgers-ptlfc.org · Apr 24, 2026
  • Ilhan Omar official
    U.S. Representative, Minnesota. insidernj.com · Apr 24, 2026
  • Justice Democrats organization
    Political organization added Hamawy to its 2026 slate. newjerseyglobe.com · Mar 30, 2026
  • Sadaf Jaffer official
    Former New Jersey Assembly member. newjerseyglobe.com · Feb 19, 2026
  • Tammy Duckworth official
    U.S. Senator, Illinois. Endorsed Hamawy soon after his campaign launch, as reported by the New Jersey Globe. newjerseyglobe.com · Jan 20, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.53M
Spent
$1.44M
Cash on hand
$92K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NJ12417(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Sadaf Jaffer Archives(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Candidate Profile: Gregg Mele For NJ-12 Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Vote by fail-safe(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Doctors Make Their Case for Congress as Health Costs Hit ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] First Round of Endorsements for 2026 Election - Garden State Equality(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  6. [6] The Chris Hedges Report(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  7. [7] Vote 2026: New Jersey election voting guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  8. [8] NJ election 2026: Voter guide for 12th Congressional District - WHYY(opens in a new tab) Sep 11, 2026
  9. [9] N.J.-12 candidates meet at Princeton Windrows in first forum of general election(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  10. [10] Democratic Congressional Nominee Adam Hamawy Says Comments Defending 9/11 Should Be Viewed ‘In Perspective’(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  11. [11] Democrats rally behind party's N.J. congressional nominee ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2026
  12. [12] National Nurses United endorses Dr. Adam Hamawy for New ...(opens in a new tab) May 28, 2026
  13. [13] Adam Hamawy — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2026
  14. [14] Endorsed - Dr. Adam Hamawy for Congress(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2026
  15. [15] AOC endorses Hamawy - New Jersey Globe(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2026
  16. [16] Sen. Bernie Sanders makes endorsement in crowded NJ-12 race(opens in a new tab) May 2, 2026
  17. [17] REP. ILHAN OMAR ENDORSES HAMAWY FOR NJ-12 - Insider NJ(opens in a new tab) Apr 24, 2026
  18. [18] Results of the Referendum on Endorsement of LaMonica McIver and Adam Hamawy(opens in a new tab) Apr 24, 2026
  19. [19] Justice Democrats add Hamawy to 2026 slate - New Jersey Globe(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2026
  20. [20] Candidate for NJ-12 Dr. Adam Hamawy addresses prospective ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2026
  21. [21] Hamawy raises $215k in first days of NJ-12 campaign(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
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