Race Day Live Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has officially announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026.
Speaking at a rally in Flint, Michigan, Swanson made it clear that he has been waiting for this moment for a long time. With a loud declaration, he told supporters, “My name is Christopher Robert Swanson, and I’m running for governor of the state of Michigan.”
Swanson had hinted at his plans for months, and in early 2024, he told Michigan Advance that he saw a gubernatorial run as a real possibility.
Now, he is officially in the race, joining other candidates like Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who is running as an Independent, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is also competing in the Democratic primary. On the Republican side, state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt has declared his candidacy.
During his speech, Swanson laid out his campaign’s core principles: protect, serve, and unify.
He emphasized his commitment to protecting schools, places of worship, constitutional rights, civil rights, bargaining rights, personal freedoms, and Second Amendment rights.
He also spoke about bringing a “customer service mindset” to state government, proposing a rebranding of state offices as the “Help Center of Lansing.”
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One of his key proposals is a network of the state’s 83 county sheriffs, each assigned an ambassador from the governor’s office.
The goal is to create a more direct line of communication between residents and the government. Swanson explained that if a sheriff couldn’t solve an issue, they should have immediate access to someone who could.
Mayor Duggan acknowledged Swanson’s entry into the race, calling him “not a slouch” and suggesting that his candidacy will make the race more competitive.
Swanson, however, made it clear that he would not engage in personal attacks on his opponents. “You cannot have unity and division at the same time,” he said.
He also expressed respect for his fellow candidates, saying they are not opponents but “options” for Michigan voters.
With Swanson officially in the race, the 2026 gubernatorial election is shaping up to be a highly competitive and dynamic contest.
His focus on unity, public service, and direct communication with constituents will likely play a central role in his campaign moving forward.
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