1988Final results
1988 election for President in Alaska
President · Alaska
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 59.6% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 23.3 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
59.6%119,251
Michael DukakisDemocrat
36.3%72,584
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
2.7%5,484
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.5%1,024
Lyndon, Larouche Jr.Other party
0.4%816
200,116 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1988
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
George H.w. Bush (R)Michael Dukakis (D)
Also on the ballot: Ronald ""ron"" Paul (Libertarian), 2.7%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.5%; Lyndon, Larouche Jr. (Other party), 0.4%