1990 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1990 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democratic Governor Michael Dukakis, his party's nominee for president in 1988, opted to not seek a fourth term. Republican Bill Weld won the open seat, beating Democrat John Silber to become the first Republican Governor of Massachusetts elected since 1970. This election was the first open-seat gubernatorial election in Massachusetts since 1960.

1990 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 6, 1990
Turnout75.85% 18.44
 
Nominee Bill Weld John Silber
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Paul Cellucci Marjorie Clapprood
Popular vote 1,175,817 1,099,878
Percentage 50.19% 46.94%

Weld:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Silber:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Michael Dukakis
Democratic

Elected Governor

Bill Weld
Republican

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