1885 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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1885 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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  1884 November 3, 1885 1886  
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Nominee George D. Robinson Frederick O. Prince
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote112,24390,346
Percentage53.53%43.09%

Governor before election

George D. Robinson
Republican

Elected Governor

George D. Robinson
Republican

The 1885 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3. Incumbent Republican Governor George D. Robinson was re-elected to a third term in office over Democratic Mayor of Boston Frederick O. Prince.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1885 Massachusetts gubernatorial election [1] [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican George D. Robinson (incumbent) 112,243 53.53% Increase2.svg1.13
Democratic Frederick O. Prince 90,34643.09%Increase2.svg6.32
Prohibition Thomas J. Lothrop4,7142.25%Decrease2.svg0.56
Greenback James Sumner2,2271.06%Decrease2.svg6.95
Write-inAll others1380.07%Increase2.svg0.06
Total votes209,668 100.00%

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    References

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    2. "1885 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved February 28, 2021.