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.

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)