1997 New York City mayoral election

1997 New York City mayoral election

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Nominee Rudy Giuliani Ruth Messinger
Party Republican Democratic
Alliance Liberal
Popular vote 783,815 549,335
Percentage 57.7% 40.5%

Borough results
Giuliani:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Messinger:      50–60%

Mayor before election

Rudy Giuliani
Republican

Elected Mayor

Rudy Giuliani
Republican

The New York City mayoral election of 1997 occurred on Tuesday November 4, 1997, with incumbent Republican mayor Rudy Giuliani soundly defeating Democratic Manhattan Borough President Ruth Messinger and several third-party candidates. This was the first time Brooklyn voted for a Republican since 1941.