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1988Final results

1988 election for President in Wyoming

President · Wyoming

George H.w. Bush (R) won with 60.5% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 22.5 points.

George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
60.5%106,867
38.0%67,113
1.1%2,026
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.3%545
176,551 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

EvenR+19.51976R+34.71980R+42.31984R+22.51988R+5.61992R+13.01996

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), 1.1%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.3%