Cincinnati Ohio Mayor Aftab Pureval arrives to speak on the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on Aug. 21, 2024. (Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images)
Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, has never held public office but was inspired to run after Vance’s inauguration. He founded an evangelical church in Cincinnati’s West End and runs a local coffee shop. Bowman campaigned on conservative values and criticized what he called "City Hall’s out-of-touch priorities."
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Although Pureval held a strong advantage, voter unease over downtown crime and daily livability made the campaign a telling example of how local elections are increasingly shaped by national political undercurrents.
Over the summer, a viral downtown brawl captured on a cellphone video dominated headlines and intensified voter concern over public safety. The incident became a defining moment in the mayoral race.
Pureval pointed to the city’s increased investment in police recruitment and community partnerships, while Bowman called for tougher enforcement and greater accountability from City Hall.
Amanda covers the intersection of business and geopolitics for Fox News Digital.
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