1988Final results
1988 election for President in Georgia
President · Georgia
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 59.8% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 20.3 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
59.8%1,081,331
Michael DukakisDemocrat
39.5%714,792
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.5%8,435
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.3%5,099
1,809,672 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), 0.3%