Genesee County sheriff says he would 'build relationships'

Genesee County sheriff says he would 'build relationships' as governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is making a bid for the Michigan governor's office. (Feb. 7, 2025)
Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson announces run for Michigan governor
Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson is the latest person to throw a hat in the ring in the race for Michigan 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.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson talks about gubernatorial run
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson discussed his gubernatorial announcement this week with 7 News Detroit Anchor Alicia Smith.
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 2020 and 2024. But he told Thursday evening's campaign launch audience he’s been planning to run for governor for the past five years.
Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson arrives to announce his campaign to run for governor of Michigan on Thursday. He was at Mott Community College in Flint, Mich. Chris Swanson, the high-profile ...
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces run for Michigan governor
Chris Swanson, the high-profile sheriff of Michigan's Genesee County, is launching a Democratic bid to become the battleground state's next governor.
Who is Chris Swanson? Sheriff Wants to Succeed Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan
Michigan is a battleground state and the sheriff faces stiff competition in what is likely to be one of the most competitive gubernatorial races in 2026.
Watch full speech as Chris Swanson announces bid for Michigan governor
The room was packed full with hundreds of supporters surrounding a stage at the center of the room. The energy was like that found at a rock concert, but the headliner was Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson as he announced his campaign to become Michigan’s next governor.
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)
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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat, kicks off campaign for governor
Flint — Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announced Thursday he is running for governor in 2026, seeking the Democratic nomination in a field that already includes Secretary of State ...
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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces candidacy for Michigan governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is the latest candidate to announce a campaign to replace Gretchen Whitmer as Michigan governor. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — On ...