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.

Cleveland mayoral election, 1997

November 4, 1997

Candidate Michael R. White Helen Knipe Smith Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Popular vote 67,607 43,393 Percentage 60.90% 39.09%

Mayor before election Michael R. White Democratic Elected Mayor Michael R. White Democratic

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

Cleveland mayoral election, 1993[2]

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

1. "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Helen Knipe Smith". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
2. "Our Campaigns - Cleveland Mayor Race - Nov 04, 1997". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.