Cincinnati's next mayor: Aftab Pureval tops David Mann in early voting

In early voting Cincinnati voters are choosing Aftab Pureval as the next mayor, with Pureval garnering 70.8% of the vote to David Mann’s 29.2%.

Hamilton County Board of Elections Director Sherry Poland expected the full count to be complete tonight.

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Pureval and Mann are both Democrats, but over the course of the campaign – which involved 31 forums and debates – they offered different visions for the city.

Pureval, 39, of Clifton, is the Hamilton County clerk of courts. He campaigned on the idea that he would bring fresh ideas to City Hall.   

Mann, 81, of Clifton, is a city councilman and former mayor and congressman. He campaigned on being the stead hand to lead Cincinnati out of the pandemic and out of term where three council members were arrested on federal pay to play charges.

Pureval’s campaign raised $961,810; Mann’s $388,307 through Oct. 21.

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