1896 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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

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%

Governor before election

Roger Wolcott
(acting)
Republican

Elected Governor

Roger Wolcott
Republican

General election

Results

1896 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Roger Wolcott (incumbent) 256,204 67.06% Increase10.29
Democratic George Fred Williams 93,934 24.39% Decrease12.67
Populist George Fred Williams 5,907 1.53% Decrease0.84
Independent George Fred Williams 3,821 0.99% N/A
Total George Fred Williams 103,662 26.92% Decrease10.14
National Democratic Frederick O. Prince 14,164 3.68% N/A
Socialist Labor Thomas C. Brophy 4,548 1.18% Increase0.19
Prohibition Allen Coffin 4,472 1.16% Decrease1.64
Write-in All others 14 0.00% Increase0.02
Total votes 385,064 100.00%

See also

References

  1. "MA Governor, 1896". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  2. "1896 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved February 21, 2020.


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