1897 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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
- Thomas C. Brophy
- William Everett, former U.S. representative from Quincy
- George Fred Williams, former U.S. representative from Dedham and Democratic nominee for governor in 1895 and 1896
- Roger Wolcott, incumbent governor since January 1897