Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson enters Michigan governor race
FLINT, MI – Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has entered the Michigan governor race. The popular law enforcement official announced his plans to run during a Thursday, Feb. 6, news conference at Mott Community College in Flint.
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 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 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.
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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.
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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is making a bid for the Michigan governor's office. (Feb. 7, 2025)
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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.
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Swanson will face Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, along with any other Democrat who chooses to enter in the early stages of the 2026 campaign.
‘Protect. Serve. Unify.’ Sheriff Chris Swanson launches campaign for Michigan governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is the second Democrat to step into the race, following Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Now that Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has put in his bid for governor, residents may wonder what his chances are next year.
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