WASHINGTON: Indian-American urologist Dr Anil Kumar has launched an independent bid for the US House of Representatives from Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, citing healthcare failures, education concerns, and what he described as political marginalization of Indian Americans within the two-party system.
“I’m running for US Congress from the 11th Michigan District, ” Kumar told IANS in an exclusive interview, noting that the seat is open after Democratic Representative Haley Stevens decided to run for the US Senate.
The district covers about 750, 000 people, with roughly 200, 000 voters typically casting ballots, he said. Open seats offer rare opportunities for newcomers, Kumar added.
A practicing urologist, Kumar said he decided to pursue public office more than a decade ago after witnessing what he described as a steady decline in American healthcare outcomes despite massive spending.