1997 Houston mayoral election

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.

1997 Houston mayoral election

← 1995 November 4, 1997 (first round)
December 6, 1997 (runoff)
1999 →
 
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

Lee Brown won the run-off election, making him the first African-American mayor of Houston.[1]

Candidates

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Results

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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%

References

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  1. ^ a b c Verhovek, Sam Howe (December 8, 1997). "Black Mayor". New York Times. Retrieved February 12, 2024.