1896 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1896 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896.

1896 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

November 3, 1896
 
Nominee Edward Scofield Willis C. Silverthorn
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 264,981 169,257
Percentage 59.67% 38.11%

County results
Scofield:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Silverthorn:      50–60%

Governor before election

William H. Upham
Republican

Elected Governor

Edward Scofield
Republican

Incumbent Republican Governor William H. Upham retired.

Republican nominee Edward Scofield defeated Democratic nominee Willis C. Silverthorn with 59.67% of the vote.

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