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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Chris Swanson, the high-profile sheriff of Michigan's Genesee County, is launching a Democratic bid to become the battleground state's next governor.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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 ...
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: ...