Dylan Wegela

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Dylan Wegela
Candidate, Michigan House of Representatives District 26
Michigan House of Representatives District 26
Tenure
2023 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
3
Predecessor: Jim Ellison (D)
Compensation
Base salary
$71,685
Elections and appointments
Last election
August 4, 2026
Next election
November 3, 2026
Education
High school
Franklin High School
Bachelor's
Eastern Michigan University
Personal
Birthplace
Detroit, MI
Profession
Teacher
Contact

Dylan Wegela (Democratic Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 26. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Wegela (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 26. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.

Biography

Dylan Wegela was born in Detroit, Michigan. He earned a high school diploma from Franklin High School and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Eastern Michigan University.[1] Wegela's career experience includes working as a public school teacher.[2] He co-founded Arizona Educators United.[1][3]

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Committee assignments

2025-2026

Wegela was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Wegela was assigned to the following committees:


Elections

2026

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Dylan Wegela (D) and Chris Dobis (R) are running in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on November 3, 2026.


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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Dylan Wegela (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on August 4, 2026.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dylan Wegela
Dylan Wegela
 
100.0
 
10,711

Total votes: 10,711
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Republican primary

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26

Chris Dobis (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on August 4, 2026.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔Chris Dobis Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
3,122

Total votes: 3,122
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Dylan Wegela received the following endorsements and voter guide recommendations. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

2024

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Dylan Wegela defeated Jeff Gorman in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dylan Wegela
Dylan Wegela (D) Candidate Connection
 
65.7
 
27,162
Image of Jeff Gorman
Jeff Gorman (R) Candidate Connection
 
34.3
 
14,171

Total votes: 41,333
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Dylan Wegela defeated DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dylan Wegela
Dylan Wegela Candidate Connection
 
73.8
 
6,130
DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson
 
26.2
 
2,180

Total votes: 8,310
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26

Jeff Gorman advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jeff Gorman
Jeff Gorman Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,316

Total votes: 2,316
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Dylan Wegela received the following endorsements and voter guide recommendations. To view a full list of Wegela's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.

2022

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 26

Dylan Wegela defeated James Townsend in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dylan Wegela
Dylan Wegela (D)
 
67.8
 
20,470
Image of James Townsend
James Townsend (R)
 
32.2
 
9,721

Total votes: 30,191
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26

Dylan Wegela defeated Steven Chisholm, Allen Wilson, and Stephen M. Patterson in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Dylan Wegela
Dylan Wegela
 
42.1
 
3,614
Image of Steven Chisholm
Steven Chisholm
 
29.7
 
2,548
Image of Allen Wilson
Allen Wilson
 
18.9
 
1,626
Stephen M. Patterson
 
9.3
 
800

Total votes: 8,588
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26

James Townsend advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 26 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of James Townsend
James Townsend
 
100.0
 
3,291

Total votes: 3,291
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Campaign finance


Campaign themes

2026

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Email

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
What legacy would you like to leave?
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
What is your favorite book? Why?
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?
What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
Tell us your favorite joke.
Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?
What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?
What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?
What committees interest you?
What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?
Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Campaign finance summary


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Dylan Wegela campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Michigan House of Representatives District 26Won general$104,557 $0
2022Michigan House of Representatives District 26Won general$44,897 $0
Grand total$149,453 $0
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Scorecards

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See also


External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan House Democrats, "Meet Rep. Wegela," accessed May 2, 2023
  2. ↑ Dylan Wegela for State Representative, "Meet Dylan," accessed May 2, 2023
  3. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 4, 2024

Political offices
Preceded by
Jim Ellison (D)
Michigan House of Representatives District 26
2023-Present
Succeeded by
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