Live updates: Follow the latest news on US midterms An Egyptian-American Democrat who volunteered as a surgeon in Gaza during Israel's war with Hamas is projected to win a seat in Congress for New Jersey, defeating Republican Gregg Mele. As of writing, Adam Hamawy had received 74 per cent of the vote, according to AP, which called the race on Tuesday evening. Born in Egypt, Mr Hamawy moved to Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, with his family when he was a baby.