1897 Italian General Election
28 March 1897 · The Giolittian era · 508 seats, 255 for a majority
The ensuing Antonio di Rudini cabinet lent itself to Cavallotti's campaign, and at the end of 1897 the judicial authorities applied to the Chamber of Deputies for permission to prosecute Crispi for embezzlement.
Held in wartime. This election took place while the country was engaged in Mahdist War (1881–1899). Conflicts →
Prime Minister before
Antonio Starabba, Marchese di Rudinì
Historical Right
Prime Minister (continued)
Antonio Starabba, Marchese di Rudinì
Historical Right
Largest force
Historical Left
327 of 508 seats
Turnout
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The result
Historical Left
Giovanni Giolitti · -7 seats
327
seats
PRI
Giovanni Bovio
25
seats
PSI
Filippo Turati · 0 seats
15
seats
141 further seats went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.