Adam Hamawy becomes New Jersey’s first Muslim congressman

Washington: Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District race, becoming the first Muslim and Arab-American to represent the state in the US House of Representatives. Hamawy, a Democrat, defeated Republican candidate Gregg Mele in the Tuesday, November 3, election. The Associated Press (AP) called the race in his favour, with the … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tele

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