NJ’s newly crowded primaries prompt call for ranked choice voting

By: Colleen O'Dea, Senior Writer and Projects Editor

Outlets: NJ Spotlight

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 1,262

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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For the second time this year in New Jersey, a Democratic candidate won a primary election – and likely to come, a full term in Congress – with less than 30% of the vote.

Surgeon Adam Hamawy, a combat veteran, defeated 11 candidates in the 12th District. While he won about 28% of the ballot, close to two-thirds of voters chose a different candidate. The district, represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman, is deeply Democratic …

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