1988Final results
1988 election for President in Maryland
President · Maryland
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 51.1% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 2.9 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
51.1%876,167
Michael DukakisDemocrat
48.2%826,304
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.4%6,748
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.3%5,115
1,714,358 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), 0.4%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.3%