Five people say they're running and more are considering plans for the 2026 race more than a year before votes will be cast.

FLINT — Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson — a Democrat — launched his campaign to serve as Michigan's next governor ... Benson, Duggan and Nesbitt all kicked off their campaigns online ...

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson ... of Black Lives Matter protesters in a march in Flint. Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt announced in early January his bid for governor.

FLINT — Genesee County ... will take office in 2027. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson — a Democrat — has already launched her bid to replace Whitmer. On the GOP side of the race, Senate ...

Flint — Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announced ... On the Republican side, Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, announced he would run for governor.

The 2026 Michigan gubernatorial race is already seeing a crowded field of challengers over a year before the first votes are cast. Five candidates, including two Democrats, two Republicans, and ...

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson kicked off his campaign for governor with fanfare at an event in Flint with his supporters.