Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval and Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, will compete in the November general election after finishing as the top two vote-getters in the city’s nonpartisan primary. Pureval dominated the contest, leading Bowman by around 70 percentage points, while third-place Republican Brian Frank was eliminated. In Cincinnati’s electoral system, only the top two candidates from the primary advance, setting the stage for a challenging race for Bowman in this predominantly Democratic city.
Pureval emphasized the importance of a “substantive and healthy debate” as the campaign progresses, highlighting past achievements and the work ahead for the city. At 42, he is seen as a rising star within the Democratic Party, having previously served as a special assistant U.S. attorney and won the mayoral election in 2021 with nearly 66% of the vote.
Bowman, 36, is a newcomer to politics, having founded an evangelical church and owned a coffee shop. Inspired by his half-brother’s inauguration, he aims to improve his community rather than engage in national politics. Though Vance did not actively campaign, he expressed support for Bowman on social media, characterizing him as dedicated to serving the community.
In addition to the mayoral primary results, voters in Cincinnati and across Ohio approved State Issue 2, which will allocate $2.5 billion over the next decade for infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges. This decision underscores the electorate’s focus on local improvements, setting the context for the upcoming mayoral race.
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