Chris Swanson, Michigan governor and Genesee County

Genesee County Sheriff Swanson announces bid for Michigan governor
Swanson announced on Feb. 6, 2025, he will be running for the state’s governor seat in the 2026 race. He is the second candidate to be running for the Democratic Party. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined the race earlier in January.
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.
Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Genesee County Chris Swanson has told The Associated Press he's launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan's next governor
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.
‘Protect. Serve. Unify.’ Sheriff Chris Swanson launches campaign for Michigan governor
Chris Swanson, the Genesee County sheriff who entered the Michigan governor race, had a simple ask for Michiganders who are looking for someone to support for Governor in 2026: “Walk with me.” It’s the same message the sheriff shared with thousands after removing his police helmet,
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MIGOP alleges Jocelyn Benson violated campaign finance law with governor’s race announcement
The Michigan GOP alleges Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated state campaign finance law when she used a state-owned ...
Jocelyn Benson enters Michigan governor's race, condemns 1/6 pardons
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially joined the governor’s race to replace Governor Gretchen Whitmer. What ...
Jocelyn Benson's upcoming book targets Mike Duggan's early work against Gretchen Whitmer
In her new book, Jocelyn Benson targets 2026 gubernatorial rival Mike Duggan for trying to recruit a White male opponent to ...
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Michigan Black Summit this weekend at LMC
The Michigan Black Summit kicks off this Friday with this year’s theme ‘The Black Dollar’. Neighbors Organizing Against ...
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Two license plates welcomed back from Michigan’s past
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced the return of the white-on-blue and white-on-black license plates—two popular ...
Gilchrist and Benson to headline Michigan Black Summit
Following an election year where Republicans and Democrats heavily targeted Black Michigan voters, the Michigan Black Summit ...
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Michigan Governor race: Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson enters the race
Known for his energetic approach to law enforcement, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson was the latest candidate to toss a ...
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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson enters 2026 race for Michigan governor
Chris Swanson has been the sheriff of Genesee County since being appointed in 2019. He’s twice been elected to the job, in ...
Classic Michigan license plates make a comeback, aiding road repairs statewide
The plates may look familiar to many Michiganders, as Secretary Jocelyn Benson called them the "classic blue and black plates ...