United States 1988 Election
50.2%
Turnout
90,695,671
Total Votes
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George H. W. Bush | Republican | 48,886,597 | 53.4% |
| 2 | Michael Dukakis | Democratic | 41,809,074 | 45.6% |
Previous presidential election: 1984 – won by Ronald Reagan (turnout -2.9pp)