Adam Hamawy, a doctor who worked in Gaza providing medical care, is running for a seat in the U.S. Congress. Hamawy left his medical practice to pursue elected office, bringing his healthcare background into the political arena. His campaign focuses on experience treating patients in conflict zones and understanding healthcare policy from a frontline perspective.
Doctors entering politics is not new, but Hamawy's direct experience in Gaza sets his candidacy apart from typical medical professionals in Congress. His work overseas gives him firsthand knowledge of how wars affect hospitals, patients, and the doctors who treat them. This background shapes his policy positions on healthcare access and international issues.
If elected, Hamawy would join a small group of physicians currently serving in Congress. Medical professionals in elected office often focus on healthcare legislation, drug pricing, and hospital regulations. Voters in his district will decide whether his medical expertise translates into effective representation on other issues beyond health policy.
Primary elections for his congressional race will happen in the coming months, with the general election scheduled for November 2026. Hamawy is competing against other candidates who may have different career backgrounds. His campaign will test whether experience in emergency medicine and international crisis response resonates with voters choosing their representative.