Houston mayoral election, 1997
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
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
None |
Lee Brown |
126,547 |
41% |
|
|
None |
Robert Mosbacher |
90,004 |
29% |
|
|
None |
George Greanias |
52,937 |
17% |
|
|
None |
Gracie Saenz |
21,752 |
7% |
|
|
None |
Helen Huey |
10,775 |
4% |
|
|
None |
Richard Barry |
3,739 |
1% |
|
Houston mayoral election, 1997 Run-off
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
None |
Lee Brown |
156,169 |
53% |
|
|
None |
Robert Mosbacher |
140,321 |
47% |
|
