The Democrats to watch after Tuesday’s primaries: from army doctor to Paralympian
Summary
Several new Democratic candidates won key primary races on Tuesday, including veterans, a Paralympian, and community leaders. They aim to compete in districts with varying political leanings, with some hopeful to flip Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.Key Facts
- Rebecca Bennett, a navy veteran and former healthcare executive, won the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 7th congressional district, a swing district currently held by a Republican who has been absent due to health reasons.
- Adam Hamawy, a plastic surgeon and army veteran, won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 12th district, likely becoming the state’s first Muslim congressman.
- Hamawy supports Medicare for All, abolishing ICE (U.S. immigration enforcement), and sanctions against Israel.
- Josh Turek, a state legislator and Paralympic gold medalist who uses a wheelchair, won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Iowa.
- Turek’s Senate race is for an open seat after Republican Joni Ernst decided not to run for re-election.
- Rob Sand, the Iowa state auditor, secured the Democratic nomination for governor as the current governor Kim Reynolds plans to retire.
- These candidates come from diverse backgrounds, including military service, healthcare, sports, and local government.
- The races are happening in districts that range from safe Democratic areas to competitive and traditionally Republican-leaning places.
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