| Election Name: | 1997 Rochester mayoral election |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Rochester, New York.svg |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1993 Rochester mayoral election |
| Previous Year: | 1993 |
| Next Election: | 2001 Rochester mayoral election |
| Next Year: | 2001 |
| Nominee1: | William A. Johnson Jr. |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 23,730 |
| Percentage1: | 100% |
| Mayor | |
| Before Election: | William A. Johnson Jr. |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | William A. Johnson Jr. |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1997 Rochester mayoral election took place on November 4, 1997 in the city of Rochester, New York, United States. Incumbent William A. Johnson Jr. was elected to a second term as mayor of Rochester.