Indian-origin physician Dr. Tina Shah has entered the Democratic primary for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, aiming to unseat Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr. Shah, a triple board-certified critical care doctor, has raised over $1 million for her campaign. Her platform focuses on healthcare affordability, reproductive rights, and addressing systemic failures in the medical field, citing issues like high costs and insurance denials. She has held policy roles in previous Democratic administrations, including serving as a senior advisor to the US Surgeon General.