1997 Cleveland mayoral election
The 1997 Cleveland mayoral election took place on November 4, 1997, to elect the Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. Incumbent mayor Michael R. White was reelected to a third consecutive term, defeating city councilwoman Helen Knipe Smith.
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The election was officially nonpartisan. Since only two candidates ran, no primary was required to be held. Both candidates were Democrats.
Candidates
- Helen Knipe Smith, Cleveland city councilwoman[1]
- Michael R. White, incumbent mayor
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R. White (incumbent) | 67,607 | 60.90% | |
| Helen Knipe Smith | 43,393 | 39.09% | |
| Write-ins | 9 | 0.01% | |
| Total votes | 111,009 | 100 | |
References
- "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Helen Knipe Smith". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- "Our Campaigns - Cleveland Mayor Race - Nov 04, 1997". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
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