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The 1997 Winston-Salem mayoral election was held on November 7, 1997, to elect the mayor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It saw the election of Jack Canvanagh, who defeated incumbent mayor Martha Wood.
This was the last time a Republican,or anyone other than Allen Joines won the mayorship of Winston Salem
Primaries
The date of the primaries was September 26, 1997.
Democratic primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martha Wood (incumbent) | 6,400 | 75.73 | |
| Democratic | Joseph A. Alexander | 1,049 | 12.41 | |
| Democratic | Mark A. Thomas | 670 | 7.93 | |
| Democratic | Richard Lambert Newton | 332 | 3.93 | |
| Total votes | 8,451 | |||
Republican primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Cavanagh, Jr. | 3,452 | 94.47 | |
| Republican | Alfred Abdo, Jr. | 202 | 5.53 | |
| Total votes | 3,654 | |||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Cavanagh, Jr. | 18,763 | 56.28 | |
| Democratic | Martha S. Wood (incumbent) | 14,444 | 43.32 | |
| Write-In | Write-ins | 133 | 0.40 | |
| Total votes | 33,340 | |||
References
- ^ "OFFICIAL RESULTS" (PDF). Forsyth County. September 28, 2001. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- "MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION FORSYTH COUNTY, NC NOVEMBER 6, 2001" (PDF). Forsyth County. November 9, 2001. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
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