Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is Running for Governor

Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK PODCAST: Feb. 7, 2025 ~ Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announced on Thursday night that he’s running for governor in 2026 in the Democratic primary, joining Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. He joins Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds in-studio to talk about how to focus on running a positive campaign, connecting to voters all around Michigan, and much more. 760 WJR TOP NEWS STORIES…

Swanson launches campaign for governor, proposes sheriffs network for constituent services • Michigan Advance

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor during a rally in Flint, Mich., on Feb. 6, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance)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,” Swanson said, before shouting: “My n…

Michigan sheriff who took off helmet, marched with protesters in 2020, launches bid to replace Gov. Whitmer

Chris Swanson, a high-profile sheriff in Michigan has announced his bid to run for governor, replacing Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces his run for governor

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces his run for governor

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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat, announces run 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.