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Anil Kumar

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Anil Kumar — U.S. Rep., Dist. 11 (Michigan General | November 8, 2016)
U.S. Rep., Dist. 11 Michigan General | November 3, 2026
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Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Wayne State University, Detroit, M.D. Doctor, Urologist

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

MLK/Ghandi Institute for Non-Violence, Founder, 2020-Present

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Elected Board of Governors to Wayne State University, 2026- Present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S. House of Representatives - Congressional Candidate Michigan District - 11, 2026

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Rick Snyder (2010)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (40)

Aisha Farooqi (2024)

Black Leadership Action Fund (2024)

Carl J Marlinga (2024)

Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)

Mai Xiong (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

ActBlue (2016)

Great Lakes PAC (2016)

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (2016)

Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2016)

Robin McGregor (2016)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Neutral

Dr. Kumar is Pro-choice

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Choose not to answer

I believe reproductive healthcare decisions should remain between a patient and their physician, free from government interference, while respecting the deeply held beliefs of all Americans

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Abortion should remain a private medical decision between a woman and her physician, consistent with Michigan law and constitutional protections, I support reproductive freedom while recognizing that these are deeply personal and often difficult decisions.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Agree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1) Eliminate duplicative and ineffective federal programs. 2) Prevent fraud, improper payments, and a abuse of taxpayer dollars. 3) Require stronger audits, transparency, and accountability for federal contracts and grants.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Neutral

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Separation of Church and State means government should neither establish not favor a particular religion, while fully protecting every Americans rights to practice their faith or no faith at all. Religious freedom is a fundamental American right, and government should protect it without imposing religious beliefs on others.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

In the most richest country in the world, I believe in Medicare for All.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Neutral


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

I believe America must put its national interests and sovereignty first. We should pursue diplomacy, maintain strong alliances, avoid unnecessary foreign conflicts. Military intervention should be reserved for genuine threats to our national security and the safety of our people.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, because of our longstanding security in the Middle East. At the same time, our foreign policy should always advance U.S. national interests, promote regional peace and stability, protect innocent civilians, and uphold human rights and international law for both Israelis and Palestinians.

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Agree

Terrorism and violent extremism, whether foreign or domestic are all threats to our national security regardless of religious affiliation.


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

The United States should welcome individuals who come through lawful immigration pathways, pass appropriate background and national-security screening, and seek to contribute to our communities and economy. We should prioritize keeping families together, attracting needed skills and talent, and providing refuge to those who legitimately qualify for humanitarian protection. Immigration laws should be fair, secure, consistently enforced and respectful of America's history as a nation of immigrants

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Agree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Disagree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Agree


VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My faith guides me to lead with compassion, integrity, service, and respect for all people of all faiths and those of no faith.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree


EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

A reliable approach to meeting our growing electricity demand is a diverse energy mix that includes nuclear, renewable energy, and other dependable domestic energy sources.


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Moderate


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Gun ownership should be subject to reasonable, constitutional safeguards, including background checks and restrictions for individuals who pose a demonstrated threat to public safety, while respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.

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