Chicago mayoral race: who's endorsing Vallas and Johnson?

It's down to the final two candidates. Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson are battling for votes, campaigning all across the city in an attempt to win the election on April 4.

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To further reach residents in Chicago, endorsements are needed. And there have been many of those for Vallas and Johnson recently. Endorsers have been vocal about who they trust and believe will lead the Windy City in a better direction. To avoid confusion about whose "side" organizations, politicians, and public figures are on, here is a list of those supporting each candidate.

NOTE: This is not the complete list of endorsers, as more are rolling in. Residents are waiting to see who Lori Lightfoot will endorse or if she plans to "pick sides."

Paul Vallas endorsements

• Ja'Mal Green (Activist and former Mayoral candidate)
• Gery Chico (Lawyer, former Mayoral candidate)
• Jesse White (former Secretary of State)
• Local 150 (Chicago Construction Union)
• Willie Wilson (Businessman, former Mayoral candidate)
• Roderick Sawyer (Alderman)
• David Moore (Alderman)
• Derrick Curtis (Alderman)
• And many more Aldermen...

Brandon Johnson endorsements

• Kwame Raoul (Attorney General)
• Personal PAC (Abortion Rights Organization)
• Larry Trotter (Bishop)
• Kam Buckner (former Mayoral candidate)
• Bernie Sanders (United States Senator)
• Chuy Garcia (Alderman, former Mayoral candidate)
• Chicago Teacher's Union
• Elizabeth Warren (United States Senator)
• James Clyburn (United States Rep.)

Chicago's Mayoral election has made its rounds nationwide, as people are eager to see which candidate will gain the respect of Chicagoans. It has been a topic of discussion before Lori Lightfoot lost her re-election bid, but now all eyes are on these two: Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson.