1885 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1885 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3. Incumbent Republican Governor George D. Robinson was re-elected to a third term in office over Democratic Mayor of Boston Frederick O. Prince.

1885 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 3, 1885
 
Nominee George D. Robinson Frederick O. Prince
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 112,243 90,346
Percentage 53.53% 43.09%

Governor before election

George D. Robinson
Republican

Elected Governor

George D. Robinson
Republican

General election

Candidates

Results

1885 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George D. Robinson (incumbent) 112,243 53.53% Increase1.13
Democratic Frederick O. Prince 90,346 43.09% Increase6.32
Prohibition Thomas J. Lothrop 4,714 2.25% Decrease0.56
Greenback James Sumner 2,227 1.06% Decrease6.95
Write-in All others 138 0.07% Increase0.06
Total votes 209,668 100.00%

    See also

    References

    1. "MA Governor, 1885". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
    2. "1885 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved February 28, 2021.


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