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.
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,
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 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.
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.
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 hat into the race to replace Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Swanson launched his campaign at Mott Community College in Flint on Thursday night.
Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson arrives to announce his campaign to run for governor of Michigan on Thursday. He was at Mott Community College in Flint, Mich. Chris Swanson, the high-profile ...
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)
Swanson discusses race for governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson joins The Pulse to discuss entering the race for Governor of Michigan. Plus, State House ...
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