Richard R. Chrysler[1] (born April 29, 1942) is an American businessman and former politician who was a U.S. Representative from Michigan from 1995 until 1997.

[2] In 1986, he campaigned for governor of Michigan as a Republican,[3] but lost a hard-fought primary to Wayne County Executive William Lucas.

"[5] After Carr gave up his seat to run for Senate,[5] however, Chrysler was elected in 1994 as a Republican member of the Amway caucus[6] from Michigan's 8th congressional district to the 104th Congress.

[2][4] While in Congress, he sponsored eight bills and co-sponsored 183 more, including the Defense of Marriage Act.

[2] Following his political career, Chrysler returned to the automotive industry, exploring battery technologies for electric vehicles.