Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval will face Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, in the upcoming November election, following their strong performances in the recent mayoral primary. Pureval, a Democrat, secured a decisive victory with around 80% of votes counted, leading Bowman by nearly 70 percentage points, while third-place Republican Brian Frank was eliminated. The city’s nonpartisan primary system allows only the top two candidates to advance.
Pureval, 42, a former special assistant U.S. attorney and Hamilton County clerk of courts, previously won the mayoral race in 2021 with almost 66% of the vote. He is seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party and expressed his pride in the city’s progress, emphasizing the need for a constructive debate about Cincinnati’s future.
Bowman, 36, is a political newcomer who founded an evangelical church and owns a coffee shop. His motivation to enter politics stemmed from his half-brother’s inauguration as Vice President. Although Vance did not actively participate in the campaign, he publicly endorsed Bowman, calling him a dedicated community servant.
In addition to the mayoral primary, Cincinnati voters approved State Issue 2, which reauthorizes a $2.5 billion program for local infrastructure improvements over the next decade. As Cincinnati heads toward the general election, the political landscape will be closely monitored, given the city’s predominantly Democratic leaning and Pureval’s overwhelming primary support, posing a significant challenge for Bowman.
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