1890 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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1890 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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  1889 November 4, 1890 1891  
  William Eustis Russell (1857-1896) (10506850116) (1).jpg JohnQABrackett.jpg
Nominee William Russell John Q. A. Brackett
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote140,507131,454
Percentage49.21%46.04%

Governor before election

John Q. A. Brackett
Republican

Elected Governor

William Russell
Democratic

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.

Contents

General election

Results

1890 Massachusetts gubernatorial election [1] [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic William E. Russell 140,507 49.21% Increase2.svg3.39
Republican John Q. A. Brackett (incumbent)131,45446.04%Decrease2.svg2.36
Prohibition John Blackmer13,5544.75%Decrease2.svg0.99
Write-inAll others110.00%Steady2.svg
Total votes271,972 100.00%

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References

  1. "MA Governor, 1890". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  2. "1890 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved February 21, 2021.