Anil Kumar

Kumar earned an M.D. from Wayne State University, and his listed career experience includes working as a medical doctor.[1] In his Ballotpedia survey, he describes himself as a physician, educator and small business owner with more than 30 years serving Michigan families.[2] He ran in the 2014 Democratic primary for Michigan's 11th District, receiving 31.8% against Bobby McKenzie, and was the Democratic nominee in 2016, losing to Rep. David Trott.[1]

Kumar was elected to the Wayne State University Board of Governors in 2018 and took office January 1, 2019. His term ends December 31, 2026, and he is not seeking re-election.[1] He was on the November ballot as an independent and did not appear on the August 4, 2026 Democratic primary ballot.[1] He listed getting money out of politics, Medicare for All and infrastructure among his priorities.[1][2][3] He received 0.8% of the vote to Jeremy Moss's 60.9%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[4]