Swanson, Democrat and Michigan

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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: ...
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 ...
Swanson: Bringing ‘Pure Energy’ to governor’s race
Swanson has led the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office for the past six years and has gained state-wide recognition for his successful Genesee County Human Oppression Strike Team, which fights against ...
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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Genesee Co. sheriff promises to run on platform of ‘protect, serve, and unify’ during governor campaign
Swanson has served as sheriff since he was appointed in 2019, first winning the seat in 2020, the same year he made headlines ...
3 Genesee Co. dogs dead in alleged animal neglect cases
In November, a Pontiac woman was charged with animal cruelty after officials found 29 dogs and eight cats in her home. In October, Swanson said deputies arrested a Genesee County woman and her son ...