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.
General election
Candidates
John Blackmer, nominee for governor in 1889 (Prohibition) John Q. A. Brackett, incumbent governor since January 1890 (Republican) William Russell, former mayor of Cambridge and nominee for governor in 1888 and 1889 (Democratic)
Results
See also 1890 Massachusetts legislature
References