1988Final results
1988 election for President in Vermont
President · Vermont
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 51.1% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 3.5 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
51.1%124,331
Michael DukakisDemocrat
47.6%115,775
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.4%1,000
Lyndon, Larouche Jr.Independent
0.1%275
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.1%205
David DukeOther party
0.1%189
Lewin Herberg G.Peace and Freedom
0.1%164
Willa KenoyerLiberty Union
0.1%142
James ""mac"" WarrenSocialist Workers
0.0%113
243,328 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), 0.4%; Lyndon, Larouche Jr. (Independent), 0.1%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.1%; David Duke (Other party), 0.1%; Lewin Herberg G. (Peace and Freedom), 0.1%; Willa Kenoyer (Liberty Union), 0.1%; James ""mac"" Warren (Socialist Workers), 0.0%