Aftab Pureval and Cory Bowman Propel Forward in Mayoral Primary Race

Cincinnati's mayoral primary, held on May 6, saw incumbent Aftab Pureval and Pastor Cory Bowman, brother of Vice President JD Vance, secure their spots for November's election, as retired P&G executive Brian Frank was eliminated. Pureval, the city's first Asian American mayor, prioritizes equitable growth, public safety reform, and environmental initiatives. Previously, he served as Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, implementing modernized, equitable policies. Pastor Bowman, a Republican, hails from a farming background and returned to Cincinnati with his family in 2020 after studying ministry in Florida.