Washington - Jack Kevorkian, dubbed 'Dr Death' for his role in the assisted suicides of about 130 ill patients, announced Monday he will run for the US Congress. Kevorkian is seeking to represent Michigan in the House of Representatives.
The outspoken doctor said at a press conference formally announcing his bid that he hopes to draw attention to a provision in the Constitution dealing with rights not specifically stated in the document, which he believes also includes the right to die, the Detroit Free Press newspaper reported.
Kevorkian, 79, was released from prison last year after serving eight years for second-degree murder in the death of a 52-year-old Michigan man.
He will face Republican incumbent Joseph Knollenberg and Democrat Gary Peters for the suburban Detroit seat. Kevorkian, running as an independent candidate, vowed to serve only one two-year term if elected.