| Election Name: | 1896 Maine gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Maine |
| Flag Image: | Transparent.png |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1894 Maine gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1894 |
| Next Election: | 1898 Maine gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1898 |
| Election Date: | September 14, 1896 |
| Nominee1: | Llewellyn Powers |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 82,596 |
| Percentage1: | 66.84% |
| Nominee2: | Melvin P. Frank |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 34,350 |
| Percentage2: | 27.80% |
| Map Size: | 300px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Henry B. Cleaves |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Llewellyn Powers |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1896 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 14, 1896.
Incumbent Governor Henry B. Cleaves did not seek re-election. Republican candidate Llewellyn Powers defeated Democratic candidate Melvin B. Frank.