1889 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1889 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1889. Incumbent Republican governor Oliver Ames did not run for re-election to a fourth term in office. He was succeeded by his lieutenant governor, John Q. A. Brackett, who defeated Democratic mayor of Cambridge William Russell.

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1889 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

← 1888 November 5, 1889 1890 â†’

Nominee John Q. A. Brackett William Russell John Blackmer Party Republican Democratic Prohibition Popular vote 127,357 120,582 15,108 Percentage 48.40% 45.83% 5.74%

County results Municipality results Brackett:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Russell:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Tie:      40-50%

Governor before election Oliver Ames Republican Elected Governor John Q. A. Brackett Republican

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