Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval (D) Seeks Re-election Against Vance's Brother
Cincinnati’s mayoral race heats up as Mayor Aftab Pureval seeks re-election against Republican Cory Bowman on November 4. Pureval, a Democrat, decisively outperformed Bowman in the May primary, securing around 83% of the vote while Bowman garnered approximately 13%. The mayor’s office operates in a nonpartisan capacity, allowing all candidates to compete on the same primary ballot, with the top two advancing to the general election.
This election unfolds in a context marked by significant federal interventions in urban areas, initiated by the Trump administration, with a focus on combating crime and illegal immigration. The issue of crime has resonated deeply within the local community, especially following a recent downtown brawl that garnered widespread attention on social media.
Pureval first took office in 2021, winning 66% of the vote against fellow Democrat David Mann. Historically, the Democratic Party has dominated elections in Cincinnati. In the 2024 presidential election, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris received about 75% of the vote in the city, while Republican Donald Trump only managed about 22%. Trump’s presence was felt in just one of Cincinnati’s 26 wards and in four precincts along the Ohio River, which included the areas where Bowman achieved some success in the primary.
Turnout in off-year elections in Ohio has generally been low, but previous ballot measures uplifted voter engagement in 2023. As Cincinnati prepares for the upcoming election, excitement is building, yet the expected turnout remains uncertain, especially considering the primary participation rate was only about 10% of the registered voters.
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