1997 Houston mayoral election
November 4, 1997 (first round)
December 6, 1997 (runoff)
 
Candidate Lee Brown Robert Mosbacher George Greanias
First round 126,5478
41%		 90,004
29%		 52,937
17%
Runoff 156,169
53%		 140,321
47%		 Eliminated
 
Candidate Gracie Saenz
First round 21,752
7%
Runoff Eliminated
Mayor before election

Lee Brown

 Elected Mayor

Lee Brown

The Houston Mayoral Election of 1997 took place on November 4, 1997 to elect the successor to term limited Mayor Bob Lanier. With no candidate receiving a majority of the votes, a run-off was held on December 6, 1997. The ultimate result was Lee Brown winning the election. The election was officially non-partisan.

Candidates

Results

Houston mayoral election, 1997
Candidate Votes  %
Lee Brown 126,547 41%
Robert Mosbacher 90,004 29%
George Greanias 52,937 17%
Gracie Saenz 21,752 7%
Helen Huey 10,775 4%
Richard Barry 3,739 1%
Houston mayoral election, 1997 Run-off
Candidate Votes  %
Lee Brown 156,169 53%
Robert Mosbacher 140,321 47%


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