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, 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
Chris Swanson, the high-profile sheriff of Michigan's Genesee County, is launching a Democratic bid to become the battleground state's next governor. First elected sheriff of Michigan’s fifth-largest county in 2020,
Expert speaks on chances of Genesee Co. sheriff in 2026 governor election
Now that Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has put in his bid for governor, residents may wonder what his chances are next year.
Genesee County Sheriff announces campaign for governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is expected to formally announce his candidacy for governor Thursday at around 5:30 p.m., which you can watch live on this page. A potential bid for governor has been in Swanson’s orbit for at least four years.
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 Democratic nominee for governor in 2026. “I’ve been wanting to say something for a long time,
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, 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)
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.
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.
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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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.