Cincinnati: JD Vance's brother Cory Bowman

JD Vance's brother Cory Bowman takes on incumbent Aftab Pureval for chance to lead the city. Get the latest results. Cincinnati’s mayoral election concluded with the reelection of incumbent mayor Aftab Pureval on Tuesday. The campaign gained unusual national visibility due to the candidacy of challenger Cory Bowman, the half-brother of United States Vice President JD Vance. Pureval, who first assumed office in 2021, emerged again as the voters’ choice following a campaign season marked by heated debates over the state of crime in Cincinnati. Breaking Cincinnati news, traffic, weather and local headlines from The Cincinnati Enquirer newspaper. A scenic—but by no means sleepy—Ohio River town that clings mightily to its German, African-American, and Appalachian heritage, Cincinnati is rich in culture, architecture, and cuisine.