1888 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1888 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 6, 1888
 
Nominee Oliver Ames William Russell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 180,849 152,780
Percentage 52.71% 44.53%

Ames:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90-100%
Russell:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Tie:      40-50%

Governor before election

Oliver Ames
Republican

Elected Governor

Oliver Ames
Republican

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.