"Chicago Mayoral Race Sparks Endorsement Battles Among Candidates and Politicians"

The runoff election for Chicago's mayoral race is between former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. Johnson is running on a progressive platform, while Vallas has the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police and has called for hiring more police officers and expanding charter and magnet schools. Black political and business leaders are split on who to endorse, with some supporting Vallas despite his controversial past comments and racist dog whistles. Johnson is seeking endorsements from Latiné, Asian, and other community leaders to build a broad multiracial coalition.