Democrats didn't lose any ground in Cincinnati. Here's why

Bowman's ties to Vance and the Republican Party were too much to overcome in the heavily Democratic city of Cincinnati

RESULTS: JD Vance's half brother Cory Bowman challenges Cincinnati's Democratic mayor Aftab Pureval

Incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval has won reelection, defeating Cory Bowman, a Republican who is Vice President JD Vance’s half-brother. It's the second term for Pureval, who assumed office in 2022. The office is officially nonpartisan,
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How did Cincinnati vote? Breakdown shows mayor, city council votes by neighborhood

It was a Democrat sweep in Cincinnati on Tuesday night as Mayor Aftab Pureval trounced challenger Cory Bowman, and all Democratic Party-endorsed candidates won in a crowded city council race.

Pureval cruises to reelection, says role is to 'protect us from the chaos' out of D.C.

Republican Cory Bowman, who is Vice President JD Vance's half brother, faces long odds against Democratic incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval.
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