Swanson, Governor of Michigan

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.
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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 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.
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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.
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 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.
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
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