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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.

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.