Chris Swanson, Michigan and Genesee County Sheriff

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.
‘Protect. Serve. Unify.’ Sheriff Chris Swanson launches campaign for Michigan governor
Chris Swanson, the Genesee County sheriff who entered the Michigan governor race, had a simple ask for Michiganders who are looking for someone to support for Governor in 2026: “Walk with me.” It’s the same message the sheriff shared with thousands after removing his police helmet,
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.
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, who was killed while being arrested by Minneapolis police.
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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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 ...
Swanson launches campaign for governor, proposes sheriffs network for constituent services
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson confirmed Thursday what he had been hinting at since last year: He is running to be the ...
Michigan sheriff who took off helmet, marched with protesters in 2020, launches bid to replace Gov. Whitmer
A high-profile sheriff in Michigan who first came to national attention in 2020, has announced his bid to run for governor, ...
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Genesee Co. sheriff promises to run on platform of ‘protect, serve, and unify’ during governor campaign
Swanson has served as sheriff since he was appointed in 2019, first winning the seat in 2020, the same year he made headlines ...
Genesee Co. Sheriff Chris Swanson to run for governor
Kelsey Grammer recently revealed to the New York Post the reason why he had a 30-year falling out with “Cheers” co-star Ted ...
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Michigan Governor race: Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson enters the race
Known for his energetic approach to law enforcement, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson was the latest candidate to toss a ...
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TV5 news update: Friday morning, Feb. 7
The Detroit Lions didn't meet Super Bowl expectations this year, but a little piece of Michigan will still be in the mix in ...