The Connecticut doctor who lost his wife and two daughters in 2007 during a brutal home invasion said on Friday he is deliberating a run for Congress, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Dr. William Petit, who is expecting a baby in December with his second wife, said he has not made a decision yet.
He is currently thinking about running as a Republican in the 5th Congressional District of the state, which is currently represented by Democratic Rep. Elizabeth Esty.
His sister, Johanna Chapman, said Petit recently spoke with Republican officials.
"He's been recruited," Chapman said. "But I think it's a large decision and he and his wife Christine are going to have to mull it over and decide whether it's something that they want to do based on the fact that they're expecting a new baby in the beginning of December."
According to NBC News, he has been active in discussing the state of American politics on Twitter.
"He's pretty passionate about the issues and he's a pretty bright guy, and I think he would be great in office," Chapman added. "I'm just not sure the timing is right. That's basically what he said. Some days it seems like a great idea and other days it seems like the worst idea."
Petit was the sole survivor of the invasion of his Cheshire home six years ago. After he was beaten, tied up, and left in the basement, he managed to escape and find help.
His wife Jennifer was forced to withdraw money from their bank account before being raped and strangled. His two daughters, Michaela and Hayley, were tied to their beds right before their house was soaked in gasoline and set on fire.
The two assailants responsible for the attack, Steven Hayes, 50, and Joshua Komisarjevsky, 33, were both convicted and sentenced to death.
Though Petit has never held elected office, he was actively involved in repealing the death penalty in Connecticut.
Republican State Sen. John Kissel of Enfield said Petit would be an appropriate candidate.
"He's very honest. He's an extremely good speaker, he's photogenic, he's personable and he's got an incredible life story that is filled with both horrific tragedies but great accomplishments as well," Kissel said.
