Democrat Adam Hamawy became the first Muslim elected to Congress in New Jersey

Democrat Adam Hamawy won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, defeating his Republican opponent to become the first Muslim elected to Congress from the state. Hamawy, an Egyptian-American plastic surgeon who volunteered as a doctor in Gaza, will represent the district in the U.S. House. His victory marks a notable first for New Jersey’s congressional delegation and adds to the chamber’s growing religious diversity. The result came in the U.S. midterm elections, with Hamawy running as the Democratic nominee.