1988Final results
1988 election for President in Maine
President · Maine
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 55.3% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 11.5 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
55.3%307,131
Michael DukakisDemocrat
43.9%243,569
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.5%2,700
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.3%1,405
555,035 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%