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1997 Buffalo mayoral election

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1997 Buffalo mayoral election

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Nominee Anthony Masiello Jimmy Griffin James Pitts
Party Democratic Right to Life Liberal
Popular vote 42,223 16,539 11,424
Percentage 59.10% 23.15% 15.99%

Mayor before election

Anthony Masiello
Democratic

Elected mayor

Anthony Masiello
Democratic

The Buffalo mayoral election of 1997 took place on November 4, 1997, and resulted in incumbent mayor Anthony Masiello winning a second term over former mayor Jimmy Griffin and two other opponents.[1]

Results

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1997 Buffalo mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Anthony Masiello (incumbent) 42,223 59.10
Right to Life Jimmy Griffin 16,539 23.15
Liberal James Pitts 11,424 15.99
Conservative Sharon Caetano 1,258 1.76
Turnout 100.00

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - Buffalo NY Mayor - D Primary Race - Sep 09, 1997".