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 ...

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 ...

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.

Republican Mike Cox announces run for Michigan governor. Here's everyone who's in the race. Dan Basso. ... Chris Swanson, Democrat. Swanson was elected Genesee County sheriff in 2020.

Former Speaker Tom Leonard enters 2026 Michigan governor ... run for governor, including Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.

Republican Mike Cox announces run for Michigan governor. Here's everyone who's in the race. Dan Basso. ... Chris Swanson, Democrat. Swanson was elected Genesee County sheriff in 2020.

Former Speaker Tom Leonard enters 2026 Michigan governor ... run for governor, including Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.