On February 4, 2025, Bowman announced he’d be campaigning to become Cincinnati’s next mayor.

A population … should have the choice to decide their own future."

Bowman grew up north of Cincinnati and moved back to the city in 2020 with his family.

Cory Bowman crossing his arms

“The voters of Cincinnati have put a lot of trust in Democratic leaders.

While they’re half-siblings, Bowman and Vance didn’t actually grow up together.

They share afather, who put Vance up for adoption when he was just six.

Cory Bowman and his wife in a selfie

“[My father] became kind of a phantom for the next six years.