Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and challenger Kari Steele asked for the endorsement of the Cook County Democratic Party on Monday. [Alex Nitkin/The Daily Line]

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and Sheriff Tom Dart are poised to win the backing of the Cook County Democratic Party for their reelection bids next year following an all-day party slating session that handsomely rewarded incumbency, seniority and party connections.