Biography
Dan Pelchat is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, District 49, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Republican Ann Bollin and Libertarian Trevor Step. He is a former mayor of South Lyon and an information technology professional with South Lyon Community Schools.[1][2]
Dan Pelchat graduated from South Lyon High School and attended the Howard School of Media Arts, where Ballotpedia lists a 2010 credential, and it lists his profession as information technology.[1] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, he said he is 43 years old, has lived his entire life within what is now House District 49, and has worked for the South Lyon Community Schools Technology Department for more than 25 years.[2] He said he served as mayor of South Lyon, a nonpartisan seat, from 2017 to 2023.[2]
Pelchat advanced from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.[1] In the survey, he listed public education funding, voting rights, reproductive rights and affordable health care as his main campaign messages.[2] He said his campaign has been endorsed by U.A.W. Region 1, Planned Parenthood and MI List, among others.[2]
- 1.Dan Pelchat · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Dan Pelchat - Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Michigan House District 49
Dan Pelchat is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 49 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
