US EditionAftab Pureval wins reelection as Cincinnati mayor, defeating JD Vance’s relative
- On Nov 4, 2025, the Associated Press projected incumbent Aftab Pureval had won reelection as Cincinnati mayor at 8:13 p.m.
- Public safety concerns drove the race as leaders responded to high-profile violence, including a viral Downtown brawl, while City Manager Sheryl Long placed Teresa Theetge on leave.
- About 30.4% of Hamilton County's eligible voters cast ballots, totaling about 182,000 votes, with unofficial results showing Pureval with 12,694 votes to Bowman's 25.
- Pureval's victory gives him another four-year term, marking his second consecutive win, and the race drew national attention since Bowman is Vice President JD Vance's half brother, with the Associated Press and CNN declaring Pureval the winner.
- Pureval, first elected in 2021 with about 66% of the vote, returns to office and plans to focus on affordable housing and city services like pothole repairs and snow removal.
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JD Vance's half-brother loses Cincinnati mayor election as Indian-origin Aftab Pureval wins re-election
Indian-origin Democrat Aftab Pureval has secured a second term as Cincinnati mayor, defeating Republican challenger Cory Bowman. Pureval, who made history as the city's first Asian-American mayor in 2021, emphasized his commitment to economic development, sustainability, and inclusivity. His re-election highlights the city's continued Democratic dominance.
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Vance’s half-brother loses bid for Cincinnati mayor
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval (D) is projected to win reelection, beating back a challenge from Cory Bowman (R), a pastor and coffee shop co-owner who is the half-brother of Vice President Vance, …
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Vance's half-brother loses bid for Cincinnati mayor
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval (D) is projected to win reelection, beating back a challenge from Cory Bowman (R), a pastor and coffee shop co-owner who is the half-brother of Vice President Vance, according to Decision Desk HQ.
Indian-origin Cincinnati Mayor wins re-election, defeats JD Vance's half-brother
Indian-origin Aftab Pureval made history as Cincinnati's first Asian-American Mayor when he was first elected in 2021. He had already signaled his strong public support earlier this year, sweeping the all-party municipal primary in May with more than 80 per cent of the vote.
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