1897 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1897 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 2, 1897 (1897-11-02)
 
Nominee Roger Wolcott George Fred Williams William Everett
Party Republican Democratic National Democratic
Popular vote 165,095 79,552 13,897
Percentage 61.95% 29.49% 5.14%

Wolcott:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90-100%
Williams:      40-50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Roger Wolcott
Republican

Elected Governor

Roger Wolcott
Republican

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.