Michigan governor, Chris Swanson

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.
‘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.
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.
Chris Swanson, Flint-based sheriff and primetime DNC speaker, launches bid for governor of Michigan
Democratic Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is the latest candidate to join the race for Michigan governor (AP video: Mike Householder)
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 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.
Whitmer's budget plan leaves unanswered questions on Michigan roads, economic development
Gov. Whitmer has called the conclusion of road funding and economic development initiatives "big obstacles." They loom over ...
Race for Michigan’s next governor getting into gear
The race for governor is taking shape. On Thursday, it was kicked into a new gear, with Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announcing he’s running as a democrat.
Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor aims higher
Presumably, Gilchrist sees the task of expanding the ranks of the nation’s Black governors — which currently only boasts ...
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Duggan’s backers fund poll that suggests Michigan wants an independent governor
The Detroit Regional Chamber, a business advocacy group that has donated tens of thousands of dollars to Detroit Mayor Mike ...
Mayor Mike Duggan visits Lansing Economic Club as race for Governor heats up
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan spoke at the Lansing Economic Club as the race for Governor of Michigan takes shape.
Alabama inmate Demetrius Frazier set to die by nitrogen; Michigan governor hasn’t acted
Demetrius Frazier’s lawyers are hoping that before he is taken to the execution chamber, MI Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will ask ...
Whitmer: Alabama execution of Michigan man is out of my hands
A man convicted of murdering a woman is set to be executed Thursday in Alabama in what would be the nation’s fourth execution ...
How Trump’s return is playing for governors
In today’s edition … Senate Dems speak through the night in protest of Trump OMB nominee … 2026 gubernatorial campaigns get ...