Vallas and Johnson were each endorsed Monday by leaders in Chicago's Black community. There were also endorsements announced over the weekend.
Longtime political experts say securing the Black community's vote in Chicago could be a key factor in the April 4 runoff. But how much weight the endorsements carry is up for debate.
Sawyer was the first of the seven losing mayoral candidates to make a runoff endorsement. His backing came just days after West Side Ald. Walter Burnett and former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White also threw their support behind Vallas – a former chief executive officer of the Chicago Public Schools.
"This is not about securing the Black vote alone," Johnson said."This is about making sure that the city of Chicago can grow together." Simpson said an endorsement from an alderman may be worth a few thousand votes. The backing of a former statewide leader like Jesse White carries more weight.
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