1887 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1887 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1887. Incumbent Republican Governor Oliver Ames was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democratic former U.S. Representative Henry B. Lovering.

1887 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 8, 1887
 
Nominee Oliver Ames Henry B. Lovering
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 136,000 118,394
Percentage 51.12% 44.50%

Governor before election

Oliver Ames
Republican

Elected Governor

Oliver Ames
Republican

General election

Candidates

  • Oliver Ames, incumbent Governor (Republican)
  • William H. Earle (Prohibition)
  • Henry B. Lovering, former U.S. Representative and mayor of Lynn (Democratic)
  • Charles E. Marks (Labor)

Results

1887 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Oliver Ames (incumbent) 136,000 51.12% Increase0.93
Democratic Henry B. Lovering 118,394 44.50% Decrease1.81
Prohibition William H. Earle 10,945 4.11% Increase0.72
Labor Charles E. Marks 595 0.22% N/A
Write-in All others 98 0.04% Decrease0.01
Total votes 266,032 100.00%

See also

References

  1. "MA Governor, 1887". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  2. "1887 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved February 28, 2021.


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