1988Final results
1988 election for President in Texas
President · Texas
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 56.0% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 12.6 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
56.0%3,036,829
Michael DukakisDemocrat
43.3%2,352,748
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.6%30,355
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.1%7,208
5,427,410 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), 0.1%