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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.
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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.
The primary was held April 1, 1997. [1]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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 | ||
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Hal Daub (incumbent) | 55,481 | 49.72 | |
| Brenda Council | 54,734 | 49.05 | |
| Total votes | 111,577 | ||
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