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The1997 Cleveland mayoral election took place on November 4, 1997, to elect theMayor ofCleveland,Ohio. Incumbent mayorMichael R. White was reelected to a third consecutive term, defeating city councilwoman Helen Knipe Smith.
The election was officially nonpartisan. Since only two candidates ran, no primary was required to be held. Both candidates were Democrats.
| 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 | |
