Chicago Mayoral Race: Rush Endorses Vallas, Johnson Gains Support Ahead of Debate.
Former Congressman Bobby Rush has endorsed Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor, adding to the list of high-profile endorsements for both candidates ahead of the April 4 runoff. Vallas, a former Chicago Public Schools CEO, is facing off against Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. Rush had previously endorsed incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot ahead of the Feb. 28 election.