The 1997 Winston-Salem mayoral election was held on November 7, 1997, to elect the mayor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It saw the election of Jack Canvanagh, who defeated incumbent mayor Martha Wood.

This was the last time a Republican, or anyone other than Allen Joines won the mayorship of Winston Salem

Primaries The date of the primaries was September 26, 1997.

Democratic primary

Republican primary

General election

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