The election included: Democratic and Republican candidates were selected in party primaries held September 19, 1990.

He defeated incumbent James Shannon in the Democratic primary and Republican William C. Sawyer in the general election.

Former Celtics star Dave Cowens entered the race as a Republican, but because he did not register by June 5, 1989, he was unable to appear on the primary ballot and dropped out.

Republican Joe Malone defeated Democratic State Representative William F. Galvin and Independent C. David Nash in the general election.

[15] Law Proposed by Initiative Petition – This proposed initiative sought to regulate the distribution to cities and towns of the Local Aid Fund, which consists of at least 40% of the revenue generated by the state income, sales, and corporate taxes, as well as the balance of the State Lottery Fund.