Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval will face Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, in the upcoming November general election. Pureval decisively won the recent primary, securing over 80% of the votes against Bowman and a third candidate, Republican Brian Frank, who was eliminated. The top two finishers advance to the general election in this nonpartisan primary system.
Pureval’s substantial lead, marked by approximately a 70-point margin, underscores the challenge Bowman will encounter in this predominantly Democratic city if he aims for an upset. Pureval has emphasized the need for a “substantive and healthy debate of ideas” as they head into the fall campaign, reflecting on the progress made during his tenure. He previously won the mayoral seat in 2021 with nearly 66% of the vote.
Bowman, who is 36 and the founder of an evangelical church and a coffee shop, has no prior experience in public office. His decision to enter the political arena was inspired by his half-brother’s role in government. While JD Vance did not take an active role in his campaign, he expressed support for Bowman, calling him “a good guy with a heart for serving his community” on social media.
In addition to the mayoral race, voters in Cincinnati and across Ohio also approved State Issue 2, which reauthorizes a $2.5 billion program for local infrastructure improvements over the next decade. This moment marks a critical phase for both Pureval and Bowman as they prepare for a contested election in November.
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