Chris Dobis has a high school diploma from United Christian High School. He has lived in District 26 since 1988. He has adult children.

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Chris Dobis attended United Christian High School.

Chris is an engineer who has worked in Michigan's auto industry for over 25 years.

Chris is an engineer in the auto industry.

Chris Dobis's campaign for Michigan State Representative, District 26, is his first time running for public office.

Chris Dobis's campaign for Michigan State Representative, District 26, is his first run for public office.

2026 Michigan General Election

Nonpartisan

Supports reducing regulations and lowering taxes for businesses.

- Supports reducing regulations and lowering taxes for businesses.

Economy

Supports increased support for law enforcement.

- Supports increased support for law enforcement.

Public Safety

As of September 2, 2026, Chris Dobis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports policies focused on improving reading and math scores.

Supports increasing parental involvement in education.

- Supports policies focused on improving reading and math scores.
- Supports increasing parental involvement in education.

Education

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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- A state representative is an elected member of the Michigan House of Representatives, which is the lower chamber of the Michigan Legislature.
- State representatives introduce, debate, amend, and vote on bills that become state laws.
- The Michigan House of Representatives consists of 110 members, each representing a specific district within the state.
- State representatives are elected to serve two-year terms and are limited to a combined total of 12 years in the Michigan Legislature under current term limit rules.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, and a resident of Michigan and the district they represent.
- State representatives receive a salary set by the state, which is approximately $71,000 per year.

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