1988Final results
1988 election for President in Montana
President · Montana
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 52.1% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 5.9 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
52.1%190,412
Michael DukakisDemocrat
46.2%168,936
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
1.4%5,047
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.3%1,279
365,674 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), 1.4%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.3%