The 1883 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6.
Governor Benjamin Butler ran for re-election on a fusion ticket between the Democratic Party and the Greenback Labor Party, but was defeated by Republican U.S. Representative George D. Robinson.
In the concurrent but separate election for lieutenant governor, Republican Oliver Ames was re-elected to a second term.
Republican nomination Candidates George D. Robinson, U.S. representative from Chicopee
Declined Henry L. Pierce, former mayor of Boston
Results
General election Results
See also 1883 Massachusetts legislature
References