The 1977 Atlanta mayoral election took place on October 4, 1977. Incumbent Mayor Maynard Jackson easily won a second term without the need for a runoff.
Results CandidateVotes%Maynard Jackson (incumbent)54,37563.2Harold Dye15,29517.7Milton Farris12,26514.3Emma Darnell3,5604.2Vince Eagan4950.6Total votes85,590100Invalid/blank votes4,379–Total ballots89,969Registered voters/turnout202,69744.3Source: Fulton County BOE