Endorsements are a key piece of the puzzle for mayoral candidates – alongside fundraising and communicating their policies and message to voters. They can help broaden a politician’s appeal beyond their base or even deliver on-the-ground votes. Major labor unions and political organizations often have detailed interviews and voting processes to determine their pick.

We’re staying on top of the public endorsements by labor unions, political power brokers, advocacy groups and more. Keep up with all the major nods here. And because there are a couple familiar faces running again, check out our 2021 endorsements tracker to compare and contrast.)

The endorsement process hasn’t been without drama. Several progressive elected officials and organizations who initially included state Sen. Jessi

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