Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval will face Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, in the upcoming November election following their respective performances in a recent primary election. Pureval emerged as the clear frontrunner, leading Bowman by approximately 70 percentage points, while third-place candidate Brian Frank was eliminated. Only the top two candidates advance to the general election under Cincinnati’s nonpartisan primary rules.
Pureval expressed pride in the city’s achievements over the past few years and emphasized the need for a robust debate on Cincinnati’s future. He aims to build on the community’s progress and maintain the momentum he has fostered since winning the mayor’s race in 2021 with almost 66% of the vote.
Bowman, 36, is a political newcomer who founded an evangelical church and owns a coffee shop. Inspired by his half-brother’s inauguration, he seeks to focus on local improvement rather than national politics. Vance, while not actively involved in Bowman’s campaign, endorsed him on social media, describing Bowman as dedicated to serving his community. Bowman responded gratefully to Vance’s support.
Additionally, Ohio voters approved State Issue 2, authorizing a $2.5 billion investment in local infrastructure, including roads and bridges, over the next decade. The political landscape in Cincinnati remains heavily Democratic, posing a significant challenge for Bowman in the general election. Pureval’s experience and past electoral success position him as the favorite in the upcoming race.
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