1988Final results
1988 election for President in New Jersey
President · New Jersey
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 56.2% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 13.6 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
56.2%1,743,192
Michael DukakisDemocrat
42.6%1,320,352
Lewin Herberg G.Peace and Freedom
0.3%9,953
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.3%8,421
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.2%5,139
Eugene ""gene"" McCarthyOther party
0.1%3,454
Willa KenoyerSocialist
0.1%2,587
David DukeOther party
0.1%2,446
James ""mac"" WarrenSocialist Workers
0.1%2,298
Larry HolmesWorkers World
0.0%1,020
Edward WinnOther party
0.0%691
3,099,553 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: Past results: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
The candidates
George H.w. Bush (R)Michael Dukakis (D)
Also on the ballot: Lewin Herberg G. (Peace and Freedom), 0.3%; Ronald ""ron"" Paul (Libertarian), 0.3%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.2%; Eugene ""gene"" McCarthy (Other party), 0.1%; Willa Kenoyer (Socialist), 0.1%; David Duke (Other party), 0.1%; James ""mac"" Warren (Socialist Workers), 0.1%; Larry Holmes (Workers World), 0.0%; Edward Winn (Other party), 0.0%