2025 Cincinnati mayoral election
The 2025 Cincinnati mayoral election took place on November 4, 2025, with a primary election held on May 6, 2025. During the primary election, the two highest-placing candidates advanced to the general election. Municipal elections in Cincinnati are officially nonpartisan.
Incumbent mayor Aftab Pureval won re-election to a second term in office against Cory Bowman.
Primary election
Candidates
Advanced to general election
- Cory Bowman, coffee shop owner and half-brother of Vice President JD Vance
- Aftab Pureval, incumbent mayor
Eliminated in primary
- Brian Frank, procurement professional