Genesee County Sheriff Swanson announces bid for Michigan governor
Swanson announced on Feb. 6, 2025, he will be running for the state’s governor seat in the 2026 race. He is the second candidate to be running for the Democratic Party. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined the race earlier in January.
Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Genesee County Chris Swanson has told The Associated Press he's launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan's next governor.
Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson announces run for Michigan governor
Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson is the latest person to throw a hat in the ring in the race for Michigan governor.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson launches Democratic bid for governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson kicked off his campaign for governor with fanfare at an event in Flint with his supporters.
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Michigan is a battleground state and the sheriff faces stiff competition in what is likely to be one of the most competitive gubernatorial races in 2026.
Chris Swanson, Flint-based sheriff and primetime DNC speaker, launches bid for governor of Michigan
Democratic Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is the latest candidate to join the race for Michigan governor (AP video: Mike Householder)
Watch full speech as Chris Swanson announces bid for Michigan governor
The room was packed full with hundreds of supporters surrounding a stage at the center of the room. The energy was like that found at a rock concert, but the headliner was Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson as he announced his campaign to become Michigan’s next governor.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson talks about gubernatorial run
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson discussed his gubernatorial announcement this week with 7 News Detroit Anchor Alicia Smith.
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Genesee County Sheriff to announce bid for governor
Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited ... master’s degree in public administration from the University of Michigan. The biography says that Swanson helped put together the Genesee ...