The Democrats to Watch After Tuesday's Primaries: From Army Doctor to Paralympian
Many of the Democrats who won their primaries are new to the national political scene – here are the names to know
TL;DR
- Rebecca Bennett, a former healthcare executive and Navy veteran, is running for Congress in New Jersey's seventh district, aiming to flip a Republican-held seat.
- Adam Hamawy, an army veteran and plastic surgeon, is poised to become the first Muslim lawmaker from New Jersey after winning the Democratic nomination in the 12th congressional district.
- Josh Turek, an Iowa state legislator and Paralympic gold medalist, is the Democratic nominee for US Senate, emphasizing his "prairie populist" message and personal underdog story.
- Rob Sand, the current Iowa State Auditor, has secured the Democratic nomination for governor, often criticizing the two-party system.
- Scott Wiener, a California state senator, advanced to the runoff in a San Francisco congressional district, known for championing housing policies.
- Sam Forstag, a political newcomer and smokejumper, won the Democratic primary in Montana's first congressional district, aiming for an upset in a traditionally Republican seat.