‘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.
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.
Expert speaks on chances of Genesee Co. sheriff in 2026 governor election
Now that Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has put in his bid for governor, residents may wonder what his chances are next year.
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, 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 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 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 announces campaign for governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is expected to formally announce his candidacy for governor Thursday at around 5:30 p.m., which you can watch live on this page. A potential bid for governor has been in Swanson’s orbit for at least four years.
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 ...
Michigan sheriff who took off helmet, marched with protesters in 2020, launches bid to replace Gov. Whitmer
A high-profile sheriff in Michigan who first came to national attention in 2020, has announced his bid to run for governor, ...
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 ...
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Michigan man convicted of rape, murders executed in Alabama
Demetrius T. Frazier, convicted of murdering a Detroit teen in 1991, was executed by nitrogen gas in Alabama after an unusual ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Whitmer follows Michigan House GOP’s lead with new grant transparency rules
Michigan House Republicans are pleased with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D-MI) push for earmark transparency, saying she followed ...