| District: | 26th |
| Predecessor: | Jim Ellison |
| Party: | Democratic |
| State House: | Michigan |
| Residence: | Garden City, Michigan |
| Alma Mater: | Eastern Michigan University |
| Website: | |
| Termstart: | January 1, 2023 |
Dylan Wegela is an American politician from Garden City, Michigan. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served in the Michigan House of Representatives for District 26 since 2023.[1] [2] [3]
Wegela grew up in Livonia, Michigan.[4] His parents both worked for the Danny's Foods grocery store during his childhood. Later, his dad opened a bakery and a business that owns and operates vending machines, while his mom worked at a factory. His grandparents worked at Ford and General Motors, and were members of UAW.
He is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University.
Before running for the Michigan House, Wegela spent 7 years as a teacher, union organizer, and education activist, living in South Korea, Arizona, and Michigan.
Wegela "cut [his] teeth" organizing for Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign in 2016. Later, he was part of the "Red for Ed" teacher strike wave in Arizona, where he founded Arizona Educators United and secured over $400 million for public education. He then became president of his union local, the Cartwright Education Association.
Wegela was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives on November 8, 2022.[5]
Wegela resides with his wife Anna, a social worker, in Garden City. He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.[6]