Cory Bowman Advances to Cincinnati Mayoral Election Against Aftab Pureval

Cory Bowman, a Republican coffee shop owner and half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, advanced to the general election in the Cincinnati mayoral race after placing second in the city's nonpartisan primary. He will face incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval, a Democrat who previously won the office in 2021 and is known for focusing on infrastructure, economic growth, and public safety. Bowman, inspired by his half-brother’s inauguration, is campaigning on improving city infrastructure and public safety, while emphasizing his intention to serve the community rather than enter national politics. Although Vance is not actively involved in Bowman’s campaign, he expressed his support on social media. Cincinnati has not elected a Republican mayor in decades, making Bowman’s advance notable in the predominantly Democratic city. The November election will determine whether Pureval secures another term or Bowman achieves an upset.