FLINT, Mich. (AP) — 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 ...

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 ...

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 promised to run on a platform of “protect, serve, and unify.” “My name is Christopher Robert Swanson and I’m running for governor for the state of Michigan,” he said.

FLINT — Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson — a Democrat — launched his campaign to serve as Michigan's next governor with party lights, a DJ, balloons and customized cookies bearing his ...

Jocelyn Benson (Left), Chris Swanson (Second from left), Aric Nesbitt (Second from right), and Mike Duggan (Right) are running for Michigan's governor in the 2026 election. (Images from Associated ...

Swanson contended that his background in law enforcement, as a union member, as a faculty member of the University of Michigan-Flint and as a business owner makes him the right candidate for 2026.

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson arrives to announce his campaign to run for governor of Michigan in the 2026 election Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at Mott Community College in Flint, Mich. (Jake ...

Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson is the latest person to throw a hat in the ring in the race for Michigan governor. Watch Now Menu Local National Weather Sports Traffic Watch Now ...

On Thursday, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson launched a run for Michigan governor. He kicked off his campaign in Flint.

Sheriff Chris Swanson, Genesee County, Mich., talks with guests during a campaign rally for Kristen McDonald Rivet, Democratic candidate for Michigan's 8th Congressional District, in Flint, Mich ...