Cincinnati Mayoral Race: Cory Bowman Advances to General Election with JD Vance's Endorsement
Cory Bowman, endorsed by JD Vance, finishes second in the primary and will challenge incumbent Aftab Pureval in November's mayoral election.
Summary
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval will face Republican Cory Bowman, JD Vance's half-brother, in the general election after both advanced from the primary. Pureval dominated the primary with 83% of the vote, compared to Bowman's 13%. Bowman's campaign has been bolstered by Vance's endorsement, emphasizing community service and infrastructure improvements. Although Bowman has no previous political experience, he aims to address issues such as the city’s sanctuary status and financial corruption. The upcoming election presents a significant challenge for Bowman, as Cincinnati's Democratic influence has historically made it difficult for Republicans to win.
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- Cory Bowman, half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, has advanced to the general election in Cincinnati's mayoral race after finishing second in the primary with around 13% of the vote, facing a significant challenge against incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval, who received approximately 83%.
- Bowman's campaign focuses on community improvement, public safety, and removing Cincinnati's status as a sanctuary city, positioning himself as a local representative rather than relying on his brother's political influence.
- Despite the tough voting landscape for Republicans in Cincinnati, Bowman expresses a desire to engage in civic service with a grassroots approach, emphasizing his past experiences as a pastor and business owner.
BBC News·15d· "…Despite the notoriety of his older brother, political watchers note that November's race will be uphill for Bowman."
NBC News·15d· "…Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval will face Cory Bowman, the half brother of Vice President JD Vance, this fall after the pair were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday’s primary."
ABC News·16d· "…Perennially low turnout in Cincinnati's off-year mayoral primaries has led to surprising results for some candidates who were favored going in."
Associated Press·16d· "…Perennially low turnout in Cincinnati’s off-year mayoral primaries has led to surprising results for some candidates who were favored going in."
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