Anil
Kumar
Indian-American urologist Anil Kumar runs as an independent for Michigan's open 11th Congressional District seat in 2026.
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Background
Dr. Anil Kumar is an Indian-American urologist and independent candidate for Michigan's 11th Congressional District in the November 2026 election, running for the open seat left by Rep. Haley Stevens. 109 He is the owner and CEO of the Kumar Surgery Center and serves as Chief of Staff at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital in Metro Detroit. 7 Kumar holds a B.S., Bachelor of Medicine, and Master of Surgery from the University of Bombay, and completed a urology residency and transplant-surgery fellowship before entering private practice in Rochester Hills. 7
He has previously held roles as Chief of Staff at North Oakland Medical Center and Chief of Surgery at Crittenton Hospital. 7 Since November 2018, Kumar has served as an at-large elected member of Wayne State University's Board of Governors, with his term running through December 31, 2026. 7 He resides in Bloomfield Hills and has run for Michigan's 11th Congressional seat on prior occasions. 71
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 11, Michigan
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Member, Wayne State University Board of Governors (at-large)
- Website
- drkumarforcongress.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingKumar's FEC totals show $712,922.60 in receipts for Jan 1, 2025–Jun 30, 2026
Smarter.Vote's candidate profile reported FEC totals of $712,922.60 in receipts and $85,922.60 in contributions for the period January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Anil Kumar (I) – MI-11 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsKumar advocates Medicare for All and clean energy in candidate questionnaire
In MLive's candidate questionnaire, Kumar stated 'healthcare is a fundamental right' and backed Medicare for All. He also cited wage and job growth, support for small businesses, lower everyday costs, affordable childcare and education, and clean energy alongside affordability and reliability.
Who is on the ballot to succeed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens? · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsKumar listed among five general-election candidates to succeed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens
MLive identified Kumar as an independent candidate alongside Democrat Jeremy Moss, Republican Ethan Baker, Libertarian Farid Ishac, and Green Party candidate Ryan Teasdale in the November 3 general election for Michigan's 11th Congressional District.
Who is on the ballot to succeed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens? · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2endorsementKumar announces support for Democrat Jeremy Moss while remaining on the November 3 ballot
Kumar publicly backed Democrat Jeremy Moss 'as a sign of unity' but did not withdraw from the race. Reporting confirmed he remained listed as an independent candidate on the general-election ballot.
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief - NewsBreak · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 15filingAnil Kumar reports ~$713K raised, $307K spent, $408K cash on hand through July 15
ChamberLight's FEC-based summary listed Kumar with approximately $713,000 raised, $307,000 spent, and $408,000 cash on hand through July 15, 2026, covering his independent campaign for Michigan's 11th Congressional District.
Michigan's 11th Congressional District 2026: Moss vs. Kumar vs. Baker | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Michigan American Federation of Teachers unionListed under Endorsements on Kumar's iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date provided and not independently confirmed on AFT Michigan's own 2026 endorsed-candidates page. ivoterguide.com
- United Auto Workers unionListed under Endorsements on Kumar's iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date provided and not independently confirmed on UAW's own materials. ivoterguide.com
- Michigan State AFL-CIO unionListed under Endorsements on Kumar's iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date provided and not independently confirmed on the Michigan AFL-CIO's own endorsement materials. ivoterguide.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $713K
- Spent
- $307K
- Cash on hand
- $408K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4MI10131(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Who is on the ballot to succeed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens?(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] Anil Kumar (I) – MI-11 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [3] Dr. Kumar for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [4] Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief - NewsBreak(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] Michigan's 11th Congressional District 2026: Moss vs. Kumar vs. Baker | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [6] Anil Kumar - Candidate Profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026