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.
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
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