The 1889 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1889. Incumbent Republican governor Oliver Ames did not run for re-election to a fourth term in office. He was succeeded by his lieutenant governor, John Q. A. Brackett, who defeated Democratic mayor of Cambridge William Russell.
General election
Candidates
John Blackmer (Prohibition) John Q. A. Brackett, lieutenant governor since 1887 (Republican) William Russell, former mayor of Cambridge and nominee for governor in 1888 (Democratic)
Results
See also 1889 Massachusetts legislature
References