The Democrats to watch after Tuesday’s primaries: from army doctor to Paralympian

Key Points:

• Rebecca Bennett, a healthcare executive and Navy veteran, won the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 7th congressional district, aiming to flip a seat held by the absent Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr., who has been missing due to an undisclosed medical condition.
• Adam Hamawy, a 56-year-old plastic surgeon and army veteran, secured the Democratic nomination in New Jersey’s 12th district and is poised to become the state's first Muslim lawmaker; he is endorsed by prominent progressives and advocates for Medicare for All and the abolition of ICE.
• Josh Turek, a state legislator and Paralympic gold medalist with a personal story of overcoming disability, won the Democratic Senate nomination in Iowa, emphasizing populist messaging and aiming to appeal broadly in a Trump-friendly state.
• Rob Sand, Iowa’s state auditor and the last Democrat in statewide office, won the Democratic nomination for governor and criticizes the two-party system, inviting Republican voters to join his campaign amid a competitive race following Governor Kim Reynolds’ retirement.
• Scott Wiener, a California state senator known for housing policy advocacy, advanced to the November runoff for San Francisco’s congressional seat formerly held by Nancy Pelosi, positioning himself as a moderate Democrat with a strong legislative record.