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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 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.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat, kicks off campaign for governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announced Thursday that he is running for governor, seeking the Democratic nomination in a field that already includes Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
Genesee Co. sheriff promises to run on platform of ‘protect, serve, and unify’ during governor campaign
Swanson has served as sheriff since he was appointed in 2019, first winning the seat in 2020, the same year he made headlines for marching alongside protesters in Flint days after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer.
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.
Genesee County Sheriff announces campaign for governor
The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday. California Attorney General Rob Bonta says he will support former Vice President Kamala Harris if she decides to run for Golden State governor in 2026.
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.
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Genesee Co. animal shelter seeking short-term foster homes for Valentine’s weekend
Genesee County Animal Control is launching a new program to give dogs and cats a long weekend away. The shelter will be ...
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Operation GHOST Nabs Eight, Including Fort Bragg Soldier and Undocumented Immigrants, in Child Sex Sting in Genesee County
Eight men, including a soldier and undocumented immigrants, have been arrested by the Genesee County Sheriff's Office for ...
Genesee County officials searching for couple accused of animal abuse; Deputies arrest person in separate abuse case
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson said his department is investigating two cases of animal abuse and is asking for help ...
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Bartender arraigned on charges she drunkenly killed 2 Genesee County men in wrong-way crash
BAY CITY, MI — A former bartender has been arraigned on criminal charges nearly a year after she allegedly drunkenly killed ...