1988Final results
1988 election for President in Delaware
President · Delaware
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 55.9% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 12.4 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
55.9%139,639
Michael DukakisDemocrat
43.5%108,647
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.5%1,162
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.2%443
249,891 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), 0.5%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.2%