Buffalo mayoral election 1997
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The Buffalo mayoral election of 1997 took place on November 4, 1997 and resulted in incumbent mayor Anthony Masiello winning a second term over former mayor Jimmy Griffin and two other opponents. [1]
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The Buffalo mayoral election of 1997 took place on November 4, 1997 and resulted in incumbent mayor Anthony Masiello winning a second term over former mayor Jimmy Griffin and two other opponents. [1]
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Anthony Masiello (incumbent) | 42,223 | 59.10 | |
| Right to Life | Jimmy Griffin | 16,539 | 23.15 | |
| Liberal | James Pitts | 11,424 | 15.99 | |
| Conservative | Sharon Caetano | 1,258 | 1.76 | |
| Turnout | 100.00 | |||
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