1889 Massachusetts gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1889 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Country:Massachusetts
Flag Year:1889
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1888 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1888
Next Election:1890 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Next Year:1890
Election Date:November 5, 1889
Nominee1:John Q. A. Brackett
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:127,357
Percentage1:48.40%
Nominee2:William Russell
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:120,582
Percentage2:45.83%
Nominee3:John Blackmer
Party3:Prohibition Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:15,108
Percentage3:5.74%
Governor
Before Election:Oliver Ames
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:John Q. A. Brackett
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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 Lt. Governor John Q. A. Brackett, who defeated Democratic Mayor of Cambridge William Russell.

General election

Results

See also