The 1897 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1897. Incumbent governor Roger Wolcott was re-elected to a second term in office over George F. Williams, who was nominated for the third consecutive election.
General election Candidates John Bascom, former president of the University of Wisconsin (Prohibition) Thomas C. Brophy (Socialist Labor) William Everett, former U.S. representative from Quincy (National Democratic) George Fred Williams, former U.S. representative from Dedham and Democratic nominee for governor in 1895 and 1896 (Democratic) Roger Wolcott, incumbent governor since January 1897 (Republican)
Results
Lt. governor
See also 1897 Massachusetts legislature
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