1988Final results
1988 election for President in Kentucky
President · Kentucky
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 55.5% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 11.6 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
55.5%734,281
Michael DukakisDemocrat
43.9%580,368
David DukeOther party
0.3%4,494
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.2%2,118
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.1%1,256
1,322,517 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: David Duke (Other party), 0.3%; Ronald ""ron"" Paul (Libertarian), 0.2%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.1%