1888 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Oliver Ames (incumbent) | 180,849 | 52.71% |  1.59
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| Democratic | William E. Russell | 152,780 | 44.53% | 0.03
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| Prohibition | William H. Earle | 9,374 | 2.73% |  1.38
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| Write-in | All others | 111 | 0.03% | 0.01
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| Total votes | 343,114 | 100.00% | |||
See also
References
- ^ "MA Governor, 1888". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- ^ "1888 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
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