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Dylan Wegela

DState Representative · District 26

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Michigan House District 26

Biography

Dylan Wegela is a Democratic state representative from Michigan House District 26 who has served since January 1, 2023, and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election against Republican Chris Dobis. He is a public school teacher by profession.[1]

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

Wegela won the District 26 seat in the November 8, 2022 general election, defeating Republican James Townsend, and was re-elected on November 5, 2024 over Republican Jeff Gorman.[1] He advanced from the August 4, 2026 Democratic primary unopposed.[1] In the 2023-2024 session he served on the Education, Elections (as majority vice chair) and House Oversight committees, among others; in 2025-2026 he is assigned to the House Oversight Committee.[1]

  1. 1.Dylan Wegela · Ballotpedia Reference

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Michigan House District 26

Dylan Wegela is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 26 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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Votes by issue

Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 11 of 208 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (7), Rights & public safety (4), Transportation (2)

  • Of certain state officers: amend section 32

    What it does: Makes attorney general opinions on legal questions submitted by the legislature or state officers advisory only, with no legal authority.

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 2–48, Republicans 56–1

    Jun 17, 2026Official record ↗

  • Require the attorney general to submit reports related to certain litigation to certain committees of the legislature; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and…

    What it does: Requires the attorney general to report every six months to House and Senate appropriations and oversight committees on litigation costing over $250,000, with a final report after the case ends; overdue reports can br…

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 1–47, Republicans 57–0

    Jun 2, 2026Official record ↗

  • The management and budget act: add section 427.

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 20–27, Republicans 57–0

    Mar 18, 2026Official record ↗

  • The social welfare act: add section 14n.

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 19–28, Republicans 58–0

    Sep 3, 2025Official record ↗

  • The code of criminal procedure: repeal sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 6a, and 6b of chapter VII

    What it does: Repeals the Code of Criminal Procedure sections that let a judge, on a complaint or a prosecutor's request, conduct an inquiry into suspected crimes, compel witnesses to testify, and order the arrest of suspects.

    Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 16–35, Republicans 58–0

    Jun 11, 2025Official record ↗

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Their votes on the most contested roll calls

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Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.

HB 6263 · MI HOUSE

The Michigan penal code: amend section 520e

NoVOTED

Motion: Third reading and passage

Passed 79–24·Substantive·Sep 23, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 6262 · MI HOUSE

The Michigan penal code: amend section 520d

NoVOTED

Motion: Third reading and passage

Passed 77–26·Substantive·Sep 23, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 6261 · MI HOUSE

The Michigan penal code: amend section 520c

NoVOTED

Motion: Third reading and passage

Passed 78–25·Substantive·Sep 23, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 6260 · MI HOUSE

The Michigan penal code: amend section 520b

NoVOTED

Motion: Third reading and passage

Passed 79–24·Substantive·Sep 23, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 6259 · MI HOUSE

The code of criminal procedure: amend section 16y of chapter XVII

NoVOTED

Motion: Third reading and passage

Passed 77–26·Substantive·Sep 23, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 6302 · MI HOUSE

The revised school code: amend section 1347

NoVOTED

Motion: Third reading and passage

Passed 76–27·Substantive·Sep 23, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 6282 · MI HOUSE

Prohibit former legislators from accepting employment with certain entities; and to provide penalties.

YesVOTED

Motion: Third reading and passage

Passed 88–15·Substantive·Sep 23, 2026Roll call ↗
HB 4135 · MI HOUSE

Authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Jackson County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies…

YesVOTED

Motion: Concur in amendments made by the Senate

Passed 101–2·Substantive·Sep 22, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 433 · MI HOUSE

The revised school code: add section 1509.

YesVOTED

Motion: Third reading and passage

Passed 99–4·Substantive·Sep 22, 2026Roll call ↗
SB 413 · MI HOUSE

Public health code: amend sections 18221, 18223, 18233, and 18237

YesVOTED

Motion: Third reading and passage

Passed 100–3·Substantive·Sep 22, 2026Roll call ↗

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