| Election Name: | 1896 Wisconsin gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Wisconsin |
| Flag Year: | 1866 |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1894 Wisconsin gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1894 |
| Next Election: | 1898 Wisconsin gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1898 |
| Election Date: | November 3, 1896 |
| Nominee1: | Edward Scofield |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 264,981 |
| Percentage1: | 59.67% |
| Nominee2: | Willis C. Silverthorn |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 169,257 |
| Percentage2: | 38.11% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | William H. Upham |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Edward Scofield |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1896 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896.
Incumbent Republican Governor William H. Upham retired.[1]
Republican nominee Edward Scofield defeated Democratic nominee Willis C. Silverthorn with 59.67% of the vote.
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