Cincinnati's mayoral race is set for a dramatic contest as incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval will face Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, in the November general election.
Pureval, a Democrat and rising political figure, outperformed Bowman in the nonpartisan primary, eliminating a third Republican candidate. Bowman, a political newcomer and local pastor, was inspired to run after witnessing his half-brother's inauguration as Vice President and has received JD Vance's endorsement. This marks the first time in 16 years that Republicans are running in the city's mayoral race.
The contest is expected to draw significant attention due to the candidates' backgrounds and family connections.
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Cincinnati mayoral race: Incumbent Aftab Pureval, JD Vance's half-brother Cory Bowman to face off in November
Pureval has been Cincinnati's mayor since 2021. Bowman told us watching the inauguration of his half-brother, Vice President J.D. Vance, inspired him to get involved in politics.
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Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval to face Cory Bowman, JD Vance's half brother, this fall
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Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval is set to face Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, in the upcoming mayoral election this fall. Pu
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