Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren endorse Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor

Johnson endorsed by Bernie Sanders while Vallas garners support from aldermen

CHICAGO — As endorsements continue to pour in for Chicago's mayoral election, some national progressives are backing Brandon Johnson, while Paul Vallas increased his support on the South and West sides. Senator Bernie Sanders is backing Johnson, saying he knows the struggles of working families and the need to stand up for strong unions. Former mayoral candidate Kam Buckner is also endorsing Johnson. "To me, this is the type of leadership we nee…

Bernie Sanders endorses Brandon Johnson in Chicago mayoral race

Chicago mayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson addresses his supporters, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago. Paul Beaty/AP Bernie Sanders endorses Brandon Johnson in Chicago mayoral race Ryan King March 16, 05:30 PM March 16, 05:30 PM Video Embed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) waded into the contentious Democratic race for Chicago mayor, endorsing progressive Cook County Commissioner Bra…

Bernie Sanders backs Brandon Johnson in Chicago Mayor's race

Sen. Bernie Sanders I-Vt. Thursday endorsed Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Johnson in April 4 mayoral runoff

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., takes selfies with supporters after speaking at a rally at the Chicago Teachers Union headquarters when he was running for U.S. president in September 2019.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Mayoral challenger Paul Vallas continued to consolidate establishment Democratic support Thursday, while Brandon Johnson attracted another progressive political icon.U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.,  joined Senate colleague Elizabeth…

Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren endorse Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor

The two endorsements follow a busy week as other high profile elected officials, unions and political groups have begun showing support for Jonson and Paul Vallas.

Bernie Sanders backs Johnson as more endorsements and big cash roll in to mayoral runoff

In the latest round of mayoral runoff endorsements, Brandon Johnson adds a new national figure to his endorsement list.