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2028 Cincinnati Mayoral General Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 8, 2028
Current holder:Aftab Pureval(Democratic)

The 2028 Cincinnati Mayoral General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. This nonpartisan race determines the city's chief executive, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and economic development initiatives.

About This Race

The 2028 Cincinnati Mayoral General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. This nonpartisan race determines the city's chief executive, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and economic development initiatives.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 8, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 9, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Cincinnati, Ohio residents must be registered voters. Registration can be completed online via the Ohio Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at county board of elections offices. Voters must present valid identification at the polls, such as a driver's license, state ID, military ID, or utility bill with name and address. Early voting begins October 9 and runs through November 5 at designated locations across Hamilton County.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Aftab Pureval

Mayor of Cincinnati

Biography

Incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval, first elected in 2021, is a former Hamilton County Clerk of Courts and U.S. Navy veteran. He is running for re-election to continue his focus on public safety, economic equity, and neighborhood investment in Cincinnati.

Campaign Website
DM
Republican

David Mann

Mayor of Cincinnati

Biography

David Mann is a former seven-term U.S. Congressman and Cincinnati City Council member who served as interim mayor in 2015. He is running on a platform of restoring fiscal responsibility, reducing crime, and revitalizing Cincinnati’s downtown and neighborhoods.

Campaign Website

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