Cory Bowman, the half brother of Vice President JD Vance, has announced his candidacy for Cincinnati mayor, marking the first Republican bid for the office since 2009. Bowman, known for his community involvement and founding an evangelical church and coffee shop in the city’s West End, was inspired to run after attending Vance’s inauguration.
Despite his deep roots in local activism, Bowman had not previously considered a political career.
The primary election is scheduled for May 6, with the general election on November 4. His campaign brings renewed attention to the city’s political landscape and the influence of national figures on local races.
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Republican JD Vance’s half brother wants to be Cincinnati’s next mayor
The 36-year-old Bowman, who shares a father with Vance, was already active in the community, starting an evangelical church in Cincinnati’s West End and later opening a coffee shop. But he hadn’t thought politics was his calling.
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