What to expect in Cincinnati on Election Day

Cincinnati is preparing for its mayoral election on November 4th, where incumbent Democratic Mayor Aftab Pureval is seeking a second term against Republican challenger Cory Bowman. Bowman, who is the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, secured his place on the ballot by finishing second in the primary with approximately 13% of the vote, while Pureval garnered around 83%. Despite the mayor's office being officially nonpartisan, the city is a strong Democratic stronghold, as evidenced by past election results where Vice President Kamala Harris significantly outperformed Donald Trump. The election comes amid national concerns about federal intervention in cities, with crime and immigration being prominent issues in the mayoral campaign. Pureval was first elected in 2021 with a substantial majority. Turnout for this election is expected to be relatively low, typical for off-year elections in Ohio, although higher turnout was seen in 2023 due to abortion-related ballot measures. Polls will close at 7:30 p.m. ET, and only registered voters within Cincinnati are eligible to vote in the mayoral race. Voter turnout in the May primary was around 10% of registered voters, with about 17% of votes... download the app to read more