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1997 Omaha mayoral election

1997 Omaha mayoral election

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Nominee Hal Daub Brenda Council
Popular vote 55,481 54,734
Percentage 49.72% 49.05%

Mayor before election

Hal Daub
Republican

Elected mayor

Hal Daub
Republican

The 1997 Omaha mayoral election was held on May 13, 1997. It saw the reelection of incumbent Republican mayor Hal Daub, who defeated Democratic challenger Brenda Council.

Election results

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Primary

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The primary was held April 1, 1997.[1]

Primary results[1]
Candidate Votes %
Hal Daub (incumbent) 29,388 39.64
Brenda Council 20,108 27.12
Lou Lamberty 14,879 20.07
Write-ins 1,761 2.37
Total votes 74,136

General

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General election results[2]
Candidate Votes %
Hal Daub (incumbent) 55,481 49.72
Brenda Council 54,734 49.05
Total votes 111,577

References

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  1. ^ a b "DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA CITY PRIMARY APRIL 1, 1996 22:27 MAYOR" (PDF). Douglas County, Nebraska. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  2. ^ "MAYOR CITY OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA GENERAL ELECTION May 13, 1997" (PDF). Douglas County. Retrieved November 19, 2019.