1897 Rhode Island gubernatorial election

The 1897 Rhode Island gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 1897. Republican nominee Elisha Dyer Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Daniel T. Church with 58.11% of the vote.

1897 Rhode Island gubernatorial election
April 7, 1897
 
Dem
PRO
Nominee Elisha Dyer Jr. Daniel T. Church Thomas H. Peabody
Party Republican Democratic Prohibition
Popular vote 24,309 13,675 2,096
Percentage 58.11% 32.69% 5.01%
Governor before election

Charles W. Lippitt
Republican

 Elected Governor

Elisha Dyer Jr.
Republican

Elections in Rhode Island

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Elisha Dyer Jr., Republican
  • Daniel T. Church, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Thomas H. Peabody, Prohibition
  • Franklin E. Burton, Socialist Labor
  • John H. Larry, National Liberty

Results
1897 Rhode Island gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Elisha Dyer Jr. 24,309 58.11%
Democratic Daniel T. Church 13,675 32.69%
Prohibition Thomas H. Peabody 2,096 5.01%
Socialist Labor Franklin E. Burton 1,386 3.31%
Independent John H. Larry 367 0.88%
Majority 10,634
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
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