Chris Swanson, Michigan governor and Genesee County

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 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.
‘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,
Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, announces run for Michigan governor
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson becomes the first major Democratic candidate to launch a bid to be Michigan's next governor.
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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 ...
Benson campaign denies wrongdoing after complaint filed upon launch of campaign
Upon the launch of her gubernatorial run, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson faces a campaign finance complaint. Her campaign ...
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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 ...
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Michigan Revives Classic License Plates, Fueling Nostalgia and Road Funds
Michigan has reintroduced its legacy license plates, with designs from 1979-1983 and 1983-2007 now available for order.
Majority of Michigan voters say Canadian tariffs will hurt state's economy, poll finds
About 68% of Michigan voters say imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian goods will mean they pay more for goods and 52% say ...