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.
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
| Share of the Chamber | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Left | Giovanni Giolitti | 327 | -7 | — | — | — | |
| PRI | Giovanni Bovio | 25 | — | — | — | — | |
| PSI | Filippo Turati | 15 | 0 | — | — | — |
141 further seats went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.