Columbus, Ohio - Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval will face Vice President JD Vance's half-brother Cory Bowman, who are the top two voters in Tuesday's primary this fall.

Pureval ranked first in the nonpartisan three-way competition, in which Republican Brian Frank was eliminated. Only the first two major terminators entered the November election under the rules for the nonpartisan primary in Southwest Ohio City.

Pureval led Bowman to about 70 percentage points Tuesday night with more than 80% of the vote, highlighting the tough battle Bowman will face in November.

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If Bowman is upset in this predominantly democratic city, he will be the latest family member to the president or vice president. These include the brothers of President Donald Trump’s first vice president, Mike Pence, who elected Congress in the last administration.

Pureval said in a statement that the city should have “a substantial health debate on the idea of ​​our city’s future” and entered the fall.

“We have our work in Cincinnati, but I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved over the past few years,” he said. “We have made meaningful, tangible progress for people across the community and it’s a moment of motivation to make efforts.”

Bowman did not comment immediately. He said he wanted to improve his city, not participate in national politics.

Pureval, 42, is seen as a democratic advancer. Former special assistant U.S. attorney, congressional candidate and clerk of Hamilton County Court. He led Ohio's third-largest city with nearly 66% of the vote to win the 2021 mayoral game.

Bowman, 36, built an evangelical church in the city's western sect and owned a coffee shop. He never held public office, but said his half-inauguration inspired him to enter politics.

Vance did not play an active role in the campaign, but he posted support for Bowman on Tuesday.

The vice president wrote on X: “He is a good person who serves the community. Bowman thanks Vance for answering: “Love you brother! ”

Voters across Cincinnati and Ohio also approved the National Phase 2 on Tuesday, which will provide $2.5 billion in plans for roads, bridges and other necessary local infrastructure projects over the next decade.