1988Final results
1988 election for President in New Mexico
President · New Mexico
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 51.9% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 5.0 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
51.9%270,341
Michael DukakisDemocrat
46.9%244,497
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.6%3,368
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.4%2,237
James ""mac"" WarrenSocialist Workers
0.1%344
Larry HolmesWorkers World
0.0%258
Earl DodgeOther party
0.0%249
521,387 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), 0.6%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.4%; James ""mac"" Warren (Socialist Workers), 0.1%; Larry Holmes (Workers World), 0.0%; Earl Dodge (Other party), 0.0%