Chris Swanson
Michigan sheriff and Democratic gubernatorial candidate with 33 years in law enforcement, known for data-driven jail reform (Ignite) that reduced jail violence and recidivism and for advocating a working-class and public-safety focused policy agenda.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 28min
S2 Ep64: Democrats Are at 26%. Why? (w/ Chris Swanson) | How to Fix It
Chris Swanson, a Michigan sheriff and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful known for 33 years in law enforcement and data-driven jail reform. He discusses why Democrats are stuck in the mid-20s and how the party lost working-class trust. He makes a law-and-order case for Democrats, outlines a program that cut jail violence 97%, and proposes practical affordability and labor-focused reforms to rebuild support.
