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NEW DELHI: 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 twoparty system. “I’m running for US Congress from the 11th Michigan District,” Kumar told the media, 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. Kumar, who previously ran for Congress three times as a Democrat, said his decision to run as an independent reflects frustration with party control over candidates.
“Both the parties that we support are actually looking for our support, but they do not like to see us in the leadership roles,” he said. Kumar traced his personal journey from Jaipur and Mumbai to Michigan, saying Wayne State University sponsored his green card in 1984. Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, once politically competitive, has leaned Democratic following redistricting.
