1997 Detroit mayoral election

1997 Detroit mayoral election

November 4, 1997
 
Candidate Dennis Archer Edward Vaughn
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Percentage 83% 17%

Mayor before election

Dennis Archer

Elected mayor

Dennis Archer

The 1997 Detroit mayoral election took place on November 4, 1997 in the city of Detroit. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Dennis Archer to a second term in a landslide victory. The election was preceded by a nonpartisan primary election held on September 9, 1997.