At IBEW Local 17, we know the value of hard work, skill, and sacrifice. Our members perform dangerous and highly specialized work every day—clearing hazards, protecting infrastructure, and helping keep the lights on for Michigan families and businesses, often in the toughest weather and most challenging conditions.

Chris Swanson’s campaign is built around a message that resonates deeply with union workers: Protect. Serve. Unify. He understands that strong communities are built by strong working families, and that starts with protecting good union jobs, fair wages, quality benefits, safe working conditions, and the right to collectively bargain.

Chris believes in investing in Michigan—building here, training here, and creating opportunities here. He supports strengthening public education, investing in skilled trades and apprenticeship programs, and ensuring the next generation has a pathway to good-paying careers without leaving our state.

We need leaders who stand with labor—not just during election season, but every day. Leaders who understand that when unions are strong, Michigan is strong.

IBEW Local 17 is proud to endorse Chris Swanson for Governor because he stands with working men and women and supports the future of organized labor in Michigan.

Union Strong. Michigan Strong.

2026 IBEW Local 17 Endorsements (August Democratic Primary):