Cory Bowman, half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, achieved a top-two finish in the Cincinnati mayoral primary but faces significant hurdles against incumbent Aftab Pureval. While Bowman secured 12.9% of the votes, Pureval dominated with 82.5%. Municipal elections are non-partisan, but party affiliations play a significant role; Pureval is a Democrat, while Bowman represents the GOP. Their familial ties add a compelling narrative to the race amidst Cincinnati's strong Democratic leanings, prompting Bowman's criticisms of Purevalâs governance and infrastructure management as he prepares for the November general election.
"You can't get that far as a Trump-Vance Republican in the city of Cincinnati," David Niven, a professor of politics at the University of Cincinnati, told the New York Times.
"Hey Cincinnati! My brother Cory Bowman is running for mayor and is on the ballot today for the primary. He's a good guy with a heart for serving his community." - JD Vance
Cory Bowman finished a distant second in the Cincinnati mayoral primary, securing 12.9% of the vote against incumbent Aftab Pureval, who garnered 82.5%.
Bowman has accused Pureval of failing to make necessary infrastructure repairs, imposing a new zoning plan without sufficient review, and...
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