1997 House of Delegates - District 49 - Regular Primary
| Candidate | Spent | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Bushue, Sandra Kay (R) Winner | $1,799 | 0 (0.00%) |
| Gideon, J P (R) | $0 | 0 (0.00%) |
1997 House of Delegates - District 49 - Regular General
| Candidate | Spent | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Darner, Karen* (D) Winner | $37,467 | 8,745 (62.05%) |
| Bushue, Sandra Kay (R) | $35,964 | 5,342 (37.90%) |