1896 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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
Candidates
- Thomas C. Brophy
- Allen Coffin
- Frederick O. Prince, former mayor of Boston
- George F. Williams, former U.S. representative from Dedham and Democratic nominee for governor in 1895
- Roger Wolcott, lieutenant governor since 1893