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.
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 Michael R. White, incumbent mayor
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