The 1890 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1890. Incumbent Republican governor John Q. A. Brackett ran for re-election to a second term in office, but was defeated by Democratic mayor of Cambridge William Russell.
General election
Candidates
- John Blackmer, nominee for governor in 1889 (Prohibition)
- John Q. A. Brackett, incumbent governor since January 1890 (Republican)
- William Russell, former mayor of Cambridge and nominee for governor in 1888 and 1889 (Democratic)
Results
See also
References