1988Final results
1988 election for President in Colorado
President · Colorado
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 53.1% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 7.8 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
53.1%728,177
Michael DukakisDemocrat
45.3%621,453
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
1.1%15,482
Earl DodgeOther party
0.3%4,604
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.2%2,539
1,372,394 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), 1.1%; Earl Dodge (Other party), 0.3%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.2%