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Bernie Sanders Backs Dr. Hamawy in NJ Congressional Race

5/5/2026

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Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Dr. Adam Hamawy for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District seat.
Hamawy remained in Gaza until his non-American medical colleagues could leave, refusing early evacuation.
His campaign is backed by Senator Tammy Duckworth, Representative Ilhan Omar, Representative Ro Khanna, Justice Democrats and Our Revolution.
He advocates Medicare for All, ICE abolition, ending endless wars, and campaign-finance reform to curb billionaire influence.

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Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Dr. Adam Hamawy for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District seat.
Hamawy remained in Gaza until his non-American medical colleagues could leave, refusing early evacuation.
His campaign is backed by Senator Tammy Duckworth, Representative Ilhan Omar, Representative Ro Khanna, Justice Democrats and Our Revolution.
He advocates Medicare for All, ICE abolition, ending endless wars, and campaign-finance reform to curb billionaire influence.