1988Final results
1988 election for President in Oklahoma
President · Oklahoma
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 57.9% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 16.6 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
57.9%678,367
Michael DukakisDemocrat
41.3%483,423
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.5%6,261
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.3%2,985
1,171,036 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), 0.5%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.3%