1997 Los Angeles mayoral election

The 1997 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on April 8, 1997. Incumbent Richard Riordan won re-election against California State Senator and activist Tom Hayden. As of 2023, this is the most recent time a Republican was elected Mayor of Los Angeles.

1997 Los Angeles mayoral election

April 8, 1997 (1997-04-08)
Turnout31.71%
 
Candidate Richard Riordan Tom Hayden
Popular vote 250,771 140,648
Percentage 61.49% 34.49%

Mayor before election

Richard Riordan

Elected Mayor

Richard Riordan

Municipal elections in California, including Mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.

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