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2026 Cincinnati Mayoral General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026
Current holder:Aftab Pureval(Democratic)

The 2026 Cincinnati Mayoral General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, budget, and policy implementation. This nonpartisan election is scheduled for the same date as the statewide general election.

About This Race

The 2026 Cincinnati Mayoral General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, public safety, budget, and policy implementation. This nonpartisan election is scheduled for the same date as the statewide general election.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026

How to Vote

Voters in Cincinnati must be registered to vote in Ohio by the state deadline, which is 30 days before Election Day. Registration can be completed online via the Ohio Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at county board of elections offices. On Election Day, voters will cast ballots at their assigned polling place; Ohio requires a valid ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport to vote in person.

AP
Incumbent
Democratic

Aftab Pureval

Mayor of Cincinnati

Biography

Aftab Pureval is the incumbent mayor of Cincinnati, first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2023. A former Hamilton County Clerk of Courts and U.S. Navy veteran, he is running for re-election to continue his work on public safety, economic development, and neighborhood investment.

Campaign Website
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Incumbent
Republican

Dan Sullivan

Senator

No biography available for this candidate yet.

DM
Democratic

David Mann

Mayor of Cincinnati

Biography

David Mann is a former U.S. Congressman and two-time former mayor of Cincinnati, having served from 1991 to 1999 and again from 2001 to 2005. He is running again in 2026 with a focus on revitalizing downtown, improving public transit, and addressing homelessness and affordability challenges.

Campaign Website
JN
Democratic

John N. Kennedy

Senator

No biography available for this candidate yet.

JN
Republican

John N. Kennedy

Senator

No biography available for this candidate yet.

PR
Republican

Pete Ricketts

Senator

No biography available for this candidate yet.

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