Swanson, Governor of Michigan

Who is Chris Swanson? Sheriff Wants to Succeed Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan
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.
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.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson enters Michigan governor race
FLINT, MI – Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has entered the Michigan governor race. The popular law enforcement official announced his plans to run during a Thursday, Feb. 6, news conference at Mott Community College in Flint.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat, kicks off campaign for governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announced Thursday that he is running for governor, seeking the Democratic nomination in a field that already includes Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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 Chris Swanson announcing run for governor
Michigan is 635 days from the 2026 election— and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is throwing his hat into the ring.
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.
‘Protect. Serve. Unify.’ Sheriff Chris Swanson launches campaign for Michigan governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is the second Democrat to step into the race, following Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
Video: Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces campaign for governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces his campaign for governor of Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at Mott Community College in Flint.
Sheriff Swanson expected to announce he'll run for Michigan governor
Another Democrat will be running for Michigan governor and it may be Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. “This look is all about American exceptionalism,” she said of her pro-Trump ensemble on the Grammys red carpet.
Speculation swirls about Michigan sheriff tossing hat into governor race
Swanson said he’ll make an unspecified announcement with friends and supporters at Mott Community College, where he studied criminal justice more than 30 years ago.
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Watch full speech as Chris Swanson announces bid for Michigan governor
The Genesee County Sheriff rose to the national spotlight in 2020 when he joined a march to protest the death of George Floyd ...
Swanson: Bringing ‘Pure Energy’ to governor’s race
Swanson has led the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office for the past six years and has gained state-wide recognition for his successful Genesee County Human Oppression Strike Team, which fights against ...
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: ...