1997 Boston mayoral election

The Boston mayoral election of 1997 occurred on Tuesday, November 4, 1997. Incumbent Thomas Menino ran unopposed, and was re-elected to his second term;[1] he received 71 percent of the vote.[2] This was the first time an incumbent Mayor of Boston faced no opposition in a general election.[1]

1997 Boston mayoral election
November 4, 1997
 
Candidate Thomas Menino
Party Nonpartisan
Popular vote 48,323
Percentage 71%
unopposed
Mayor before election

Thomas Menino

 Elected Mayor

Thomas Menino

Elections in Massachusetts
Boston
Mayor
City council

Candidates
  • Thomas Menino, Mayor of Boston since July 12, 1993, Boston City Councilor from 1984 to 1993, and Council President in 1993.
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See also

References
  1. Berke, Richard L. (November 5, 1997). "THE 1997 ELECTIONS: MAYORAL RACES; For Incumbents in Cities, Celebrations Came Easily". The New York Times. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  2. "Official results give Menino 71 percent of the vote". Retrieved on July 29, 2013


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