First elected sheriff of Michigan's fifth-largest county in 2020, Chris Swanson announced his gubernatorial bid on Feb. 6. It marks his full leap into politics after gaining national attention for ...

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces his campaign to run for governor of Michigan in the 2026 election Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan.

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Chris Swanson, the high-profile sheriff of Michigan’s Genesee County, is launching a Democratic bid to become the battleground state’s next governor. First elected ...

Democratic Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has launched a campaign to succeed Gretchen Whitmer as Michigan governor, entering what is expected to be one of the most competitive races of the ...