1988Final results
1988 election for President in Idaho
President · Idaho
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 62.1% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 26.1 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
62.1%253,881
Michael DukakisDemocrat
36.0%147,272
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
1.3%5,313
Lenora FulaniIndependent
0.6%2,502
408,968 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), 1.3%; Lenora Fulani (Independent), 0.6%