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Jesús 'Chuy' García Endorses Brandon Johnson For Chicago Mayor

Garcia came in fourth place in the first round of voting Feb. 28, with 14 percent of the vote.

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"Commissioner Johnson and I have shared priorities for our city, including public safety, quality education, affordable housing, community development and ensuring Chicago remains a safe and welcoming city to immigrant communities," Garcia said.
"Commissioner Johnson and I have shared priorities for our city, including public safety, quality education, affordable housing, community development and ensuring Chicago remains a safe and welcoming city to immigrant communities," Garcia said. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia endorsed Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson in the race for Chicago mayor on Friday, giving his former rival a potentially big boost in his bid to defeat former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas.

Despite entering the mayor's race as a perceived frontrunner, Garcia came in fourth place in the first round of voting on Feb. 28, with approximately 14% of the vote, while Johnson and Vallas took the top two spots. Mayor Lori Lightfoot finished third, losing her bid for re-election.

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