1896 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1896 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 3, 1896

Nominee Roger Wolcott George Fred Williams Party Republican Democratic Alliance Populist Independent Popular vote 258,204 103,662 Percentage 67.06% 26.92%

County results Wolcott:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election Roger Wolcott (acting) Republican Elected Governor Roger Wolcott Republican

The 1896 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Acting Governor Roger Wolcott, a Republican, was elected to a full term in office, defeating Democratic U.S. Representative George Fred Williams.

General election

Results

1896 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Roger Wolcott (incumbent)	256,204	67.06%	10.29
	Democratic	George Fred Williams	93,934	24.39%	12.67
	Populist	George Fred Williams	5,907	1.53%	0.84
	Independent	George Fred Williams	3,821	0.99%	N/A
	Total	George Fred Williams	103,662	26.92%	10.14
	National Democratic	Frederick O. Prince	14,164	3.68%	N/A
	Socialist Labor	Thomas C. Brophy	4,548	1.18%	0.19
	Prohibition	Allen Coffin	4,472	1.16%	1.64
	Write-in	All others	14	0.00%	0.02
Total votes			385,064	100.00%

See also

• 1896 Massachusetts legislature