1888 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1888 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Incumbent Republican Governor Oliver Ames was re-elected to a third term in office, defeating Democratic mayor of Cambridge William Russell.

Candidates

 * Oliver Ames, incumbent governor (Republican)
 * William H. Earle, candidate for governor in 1887 (Prohibition)
 * William E. Russell, mayor of Cambridge (Democratic)