Former South Lyon mayor looking to challenge Bollin in 49th District

Dan Pelchat is a resident of Green Oak Township in Livingston County, Michigan, having previously lived in Oakland County for 28 years. He lives with his wife, Meredith, and their two children.

Dan is an IT technician. He works at South Lyon Community Schools, where he has been since 1998. He previously served as mayor of the City of South Lyon from 2017 to 2023.

Dan is an IT technician. He works at South Lyon Community Schools, where he has been since 1998. 

Dan Pelchat is the former mayor of South Lyon. He was first elected in 2017 after running a write-in campaign in a field of seven, was re-elected twice, and served three terms before choosing not to seek re-election in 2023.

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Former South Lyon mayor seeks 49th District House seat in Michigan

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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As mayor, supported small businesses by creating the Sidecar social district in downtown South Lyon.

- As mayor, supported small businesses by creating the Sidecar social district in downtown South Lyon.

Economy

As of May 1, 2026, Dan Pelchat’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports strong funding for Pre-K through 12 education, career and technical training programs, adult education opportunities, and resources for teachers and students to succeed.

- Supports strong funding for Pre-K through 12 education, career and technical training programs, adult education opportunities, and resources for teachers and students to succeed.

Education

Believes Michigan’s natural resources are vital to its identity and economy.

Supports policies that protect clean water, clean air, open spaces, and natural resources for future generations.

- Believes Michigan’s natural resources are vital to its identity and economy.
- Supports policies that protect clean water, clean air, open spaces, and natural resources for future generations.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports protecting the right to vote, ensuring fair and secure elections, and defending state control over elections.

- Supports protecting the right to vote, ensuring fair and secure elections, and defending state control over elections.

Voting & Elections

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- 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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