1988Final results
1988 election for President in New York
President · New York
Michael Dukakis (D) won with 51.6% of the vote, defeating George H.w. Bush (R) by 4.1 points.
Michael DukakisDemocrat · winner
51.6%3,347,882
George H.w. BushRepublican
47.5%3,081,871
William A. MarraRight to Life
0.3%20,497
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.2%15,845
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.2%12,109
Larry HolmesWorkers World
0.1%4,179
James ""mac"" WarrenSocialist Workers
0.1%3,287
6,485,683 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
Michael Dukakis (D)George H.w. Bush (R)
Also on the ballot: William A. Marra (Right to Life), 0.3%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.2%; Ronald ""ron"" Paul (Libertarian), 0.2%; Larry Holmes (Workers World), 0.1%; James ""mac"" Warren (Socialist Workers), 0.1%