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.
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Results
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Maynard Jackson (incumbent) | 54,375 | 63.2 |
| Harold Dye | 15,295 | 17.7 |
| Milton Farris | 12,265 | 14.3 |
| Emma Darnell | 3,560 | 4.2 |
| Vince Eagan | 495 | 0.6 |
| Total votes | 85,590 | 100 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 4,379 | – |
| Total ballots | 89,969 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 202,697 | 44.3 |
| Source: Fulton County BOE Archived 2011-04-20 at the Wayback Machine | ||