1988Final results
1988 election for President in Michigan
President · Michigan
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 53.6% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 7.9 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
53.6%1,965,486
Michael DukakisDemocrat
45.7%1,675,783
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.5%18,336
Edward WinnOther party
0.1%1,958
3,669,163 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%; Edward Winn (Other party), 0.1%