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.
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 do the two Democrats have in common? They were both targeted by armed and violent MAGA protesters before Jan.
Flint-area sheriff enters governor's race
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat, launched his campaign for Michigan governor Thursday, pledging to protect, serve and unify people He is the second Democrat to enter the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, following Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
Stage set for Dem primary in Michigan governor's race as Genesee Co. Sheriff Swanson enters race
Swanson will face Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, along with any other Democrat who chooses to enter in the early stages of the 2026 campaign.
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 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.
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.
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)
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.
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Jocelyn Benson enters 2026 governor's race
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat who lives in Detroit, announced Wednesday that she's running for governor. The big picture: Benson is the second local candidate to throw their hat into ...
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson enters governor's race
(CBS DETROIT) - Jocelyn Benson, currently Michigan's secretary of state, announced her campaign Wednesday for the state's governor in the 2026 election cycle. Current governor Gretchen ...
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 ...
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches governor’s bid
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) announced she is running for governor on Wednesday, becoming the first major Democratic candidate to jump into the race. “I’m running for ...
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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces run for governor
LANSING — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launched a campaign for Michigan governor on Wednesday, becoming the first Democrat — and third major candidate — to jump into the race.
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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 ...
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces gubernatorial run
LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced she will be running for governor in 2026. Benson, a Democrat, is the latest person to ...