Dueling endorsements in race for mayor

Both remaining mayoral candidates lined up endorsements on Monday, with Paul Vallas (left) getting the backing of former challenger Ald. Roderick Sawyer, who is leaving the City Council after his failed bid for mayor. Brandon Johnson (right), meanwhile, got the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, whose district includes the Austin neighborhood where Johnson lives. (Sun-Times file photos)

Dueling endorsements from veteran African American politicians dominated the race for mayor of Chicago on Monday.

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis lined up behind his West Side neighbor, Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union organizer Brandon Johnson.