1888 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1888 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Incumbent Republican governor Oliver Ames was re-elected to a third term in office, defeating Democratic mayor of Cambridge William Russell.

General election

Candidates

• Oliver Ames, incumbent governor (Republican)
• William H. Earle, candidate for governor in 1887 (Prohibition)
• William E. Russell, mayor of Cambridge (Democratic)

Results

See also

• 1888 Massachusetts legislature

References