Stage set for Dem primary in Michigan governor's race as Genesee Co. Sheriff Swanson enters race
Swanson will face Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, along with any other Democrat who chooses to enter in the early stages of the 2026 campaign.
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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces candidacy for Michigan governor
Genessee County Sheriff Chris Swanson launched a run for Michigan governor. He kicked off his campaign in Flint.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Southwest Michigan lawmaker on jumping into GOP governor’s race: ‘You gotta get in early’
As the first big-name Republican to jump into the 2026 governor's race, Aric Nesbitt said he needs time to engage voters ...
The 2026 Michigan Senate race is already heating up
Sen. Gary Peters's decision to retire will affect control of the Senate, presidential aspirants and the rise or fall of other ...
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Aric Nesbitt on jumping into GOP governor's race: 'You gotta get in early'
As the first big-name Republican to jump into the 2026 governor's race, Aric Nesbitt said he needs time to engage voters across the state with a "Michigan first" agenda and hopes to still win Donald ...
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Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow expected to run for Gary Peters' US Senate seat, AP sources say
First elected to the state Legislature in 2018, McMorrow’s profile surged after her viral 2022 speech on the floor of the ...