1988Final results
1988 election for President in Louisiana
President · Louisiana
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 54.3% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 10.2 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
54.3%883,702
Michael DukakisDemocrat
44.1%717,460
David DukeOther party
1.1%18,612
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.3%4,115
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.1%2,355
Lyndon, Larouche Jr.Other party
0.1%1,958
1,628,202 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), 1.1%; Ronald ""ron"" Paul (Libertarian), 0.3%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.1%; Lyndon, Larouche Jr. (Other party), 0.1%