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| ← 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 → Off-year elections | |
| Election day | November 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional special elections | |
| Seats contested | 3 |
| Net seat change | Republican +1 |
| Gubernatorial elections | |
| Seats contested | 2 |
| Net seat change | 0 |
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| 1997 gubernatorial election results map | |
| Legend | |
| Republican gain Republican hold No election | |
The 1997 United States elections off-year elections were held on Tuesday, November 4, 1997, comprising 2 gubernatorial races, 3 congressional special elections, and a plethora of other local elections across the United States. No Senate special elections were held.