Confederate States presidential election, 1897 (Enduring Schism)

The Confederate States presidential election of 1897 was the sixth election held for President of the Confederate States. It was won by Benjamin Tillman of the Citizens' Party, who defeated Clifton R. Breckinridge of the Democratic Party.

Citizens' Party
The nomination of the Citizens' Party was won by Vice President Benjamin Tillman, the former Governor of South Carolina. His running mate was Governor James S. "Jim" Hogg of Texas.

Democratic Party
The nomination of the National League was won by Clifton R. Breckinridge, Representative from Arkansas and House Minority Leader (as well as a former Speaker of the House). His running mate was Stephen R. Mallory Jr., Senator from Florida.

Results
The Citizens' Party won the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas to claim a relatively close victory. The Democratic Party won Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Florida. This was the same number of states as the National League and Reform League had won in 1891 (combined). The Citizens' Party lost Florida and Louisiana to the Democrats, but gained Kentucky and Texas.