– Today, Sen. Bernie Sanders is endorsing Dr. Adam Hamawy in the race for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District seat.

Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following statement:

“Dr. Adam Hamawy has saved lives with great courage and honor - he did it as a 9/11 first responder, as a combat trauma surgeon in Iraq, as a volunteer in hospitals under bombardment in Gaza, and in emergency rooms in New Jersey.  As a physician he understands first-hand that our current health care system is broken, that health care is a human right, and that we must pass Medicare for All.  Dr. Hamawy is prepared to fight for real campaign finance reform to stop billionaires from buying elections, and will not waste billions of taxpayer dollars on endless and illegal wars.  

Status quo politics is not working.  We need bold leaders like Dr. Hamawy in Congress. I am proud to endorse him and look forward to working with him after he is elected.”

“Bernie Sanders is the moral leader of the progressive movement. He has consistently stood up for working people and has taken on the billionaires and corrupt interests rigging our economy,” said Dr. Adam Hamawy. “As a doctor, I am proud to fight alongside him for Medicare for All. As a veteran, I am grateful for his advocacy for our community and his leadership in fighting against endless wars. I am deeply honored to have earned his support.“

Dr. Hamawy has been endorsed by leading progressive groups like Justice Democrats, released the largest fundraising totals of any candidate in the race, and submitted 50% more petitions to qualify for the ballot than his next closest opponent.

Dr. Hamawy has also earned endorsements from U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Rep. Ilhan Omar, former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, former NJ-12 candidate Elijah Dixon, Common Defense, A New Policy, Veterans for Responsible Leadership, Our Revolution, Climate Revolution Action Network, PAL PAC, CAIR Action, Organize for Peace, Progressive Victory, Beyond the Ballot, Track AIPAC, Americans for Justice in Palestine Action, and New Jersey Muslim Civic Coalition Activate, and more.

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Dr. Adam Hamawy is a father, husband, humanitarian, surgeon, veteran, and small business owner running to represent New Jersey’s 12th District where he was raised and is raising his children. He served as a combat trauma surgeon and became a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army, working with medical teams in combat and disaster zones like Iraq and Haiti and saving hundreds of lives.

Since completing his service, Adam has spent the last decade building a successful medical practice in the Princeton area, while also dedicating more than 30 years volunteering to treat patients in overwhelmed hospitals, war zones, and disaster areas at home and abroad.