1988Final results
1988 election for President in Nevada
President · Nevada
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 60.0% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 21.4 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
60.0%206,040
Michael DukakisDemocrat
38.7%132,738
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
1.0%3,520
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.2%835
343,133 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: Ronald ""ron"" Paul (Libertarian), 1.0%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.2%