State
State Representative, 26th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Michigan laws and the state budget on behalf of the district.
Covers part of Wayne County.
Public safety
Chris DobisRepublican
- Supports more police staffing and equipment
Dylan WegelaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Chris DobisRepublican
- Supports back-to-basics reading and math and career-technical pathways
Dylan WegelaDemocratic
- Sponsored a bill eliminating the remaining Inkster school debtIn office
Economy & jobs
Chris DobisRepublican
- Proposes cutting permitting delays and business licensing burdens
Dylan WegelaDemocratic
- Sponsored a 'right to sit' bill requiring seating for workersIn office
Roads & infrastructure
Chris DobisRepublican
- Opposes DTE and Consumers Energy rate hikes
Dylan WegelaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Chris DobisRepublican
No documented position found.
Dylan WegelaDemocratic
- Opposes shipping radioactive waste to MichiganIn office
Health & human services
Chris DobisRepublican
No documented position found.
Dylan WegelaDemocratic
- Supports Medicare for All and a higher minimum wageIn office
Government & transparency
Chris DobisRepublican
No documented position found.
Dylan WegelaDemocratic
- Sponsored bills curbing regulated utilities' political spendingIn office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.